University of Rhode Island Scientist: Boom in Mouse Population Has Implications for Lyme Disease, Basements, Predators
December 14, 2021
December 14, 2021
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Dec. 14 (TNSRes) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news:
A wildlife biologist at the University of Rhode Island has observed a significant growth in the local population of white-footed mice this year, which could increase Lyme disease risk next year while also providing additional food to area predators and increasing the likelihood that homeowners find mice in their basements.
Christian Floyd, a URI teaching professor who s . . .
A wildlife biologist at the University of Rhode Island has observed a significant growth in the local population of white-footed mice this year, which could increase Lyme disease risk next year while also providing additional food to area predators and increasing the likelihood that homeowners find mice in their basements.
Christian Floyd, a URI teaching professor who s . . .