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Researchers say warming temperatures and milder winters have increased the population of the white-footed mouse, the most abundant small rodent found throughout much of the eastern US and Canada, making more work for pest control experts

By CASEY SMITH Associated Press /Report for America

Researchers say warming temperatures and milder winters have increased the population of the white-footed mouse, meaning more work for pest control experts.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — At her home in Rockford, Illinois, Rita Davisson said the “one or two” mice she normally sees during the waning winter months “have turned into more like 10 or 15” in the last couple years, and scientists say the warmer weather might have something to do with it.

Beyond the nuisance created by mice, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire have so far experienced the largest increases in reported cases of Lyme disease.

Researchers say warming temperatures and milder winters have increased the population of the white-footed mouse.

Beyond the nuisance created by mice, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire have so far experienced the largest increases in reported cases of Lyme disease.