Outside mice live in wooded areas, grassy areas like fields or meadows, and deserts. In our region, we are most likely to find mice outside nesting in piles of vegetation, under rocks or fallen trees, in overgrown landscaping, and under piles of yard debris. In more urban areas, mice nest and burrow in planters, under shrubbery, and in parks.
Mice that find their way into our homes build their nests in dark, dry, quiet areas. Attics, basements, wall voids, storage boxes, and spaces behind cabinets and large appliances are common nesting sites in Rochester, NY homes.