Got a colony of Common Brown mice living under the Yucca plant. They live off garden detritus and bird feeder fallout. I sit at my garden table and watch their antics while enjoying a cup of coffee.
In November there are alway a few that want to move into the garage
where the feed, seed and shelter are. Those I trap. A pinch of Nijer
seed on the trap pan and vicinity almost always works. Peanut butter is
just a treat for the delicate lickers.
After a bit of research I find that the Hanta Virus carrier is the Deer
Mouse among other creatures. The Common Brown Mouse or house
mouse doesn't seem to qualify. I wonder why.