Mice Feces Affecting Tomato Fruit

Question

Just discovered a mouse in my container tomato plants and a half eaten tomato. This is my first time growing tomatoes and while they are doing great, how do I get rid of the mice and will their droppings make us sick if we eat the fruit? Of course, I wash the tomatoes before we eat them, but will the feces get in the soil and affect us?

Answer 1

Since mice tend to be herbivores, their feces will not cause any problems. Just make sure you wash the fruit and you will be fine.