Etymology: ultimately from Latin rodent-, rodens, present participle of rodere to gnaw; akin to Latin radere to scrape, scratch, Sanskrit radati he gnaws
1 : any of an order (Rodentia) of relatively small gnawing mammals (as a mouse, a squirrel, or a beaver) that have in both jaws a single pair of incisors with a chisel-shaped edge
2 : a small mammal (as a rabbit or a shrew) other than a true rodent
This is something we are confronted with as the
seasons change. These little critters enjoy the great out doors just as we do. Then it gets cold. Just like us they like the warmth. Now we have a problem. We (humans) do not want to share our warmth, food and accommodations with them (mice).I think they are cute. But, they have to find their own place in life.
Traps & poison are now on the list things to launch. I hate to do it. Power to the people! Gnaw and scratch somewhere else until next summer.
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