- Roof Rat.
- Norway (Sewer) Rat w/ litter.
How are rats harmful?
Rats are nocturnal rodents known for spreading various diseases by contaminating food sources and air-duct systems. They are shy around new objects and very cautious when things change in their environment. Rats prefer to nest in burrows in the soil, under sidewalks and around streams and rivers. Rats can enter a structure through a 1/2" hole. In buildings, they prefer to nest in lower structures such as basements and crawl spaces. They prefer to eat meat, fish and cereals.
What do rats look like?
The head and the body of a rat is 7” - 10” long and its tail is an additional 6” - 8”. Its body is stocky,and weighs seven to 18 ounces. Its fur is coarse, shaggy and brown with some black hairs. The muzzle is blunt, eyes and ears are small, and the tail is shorter than the head and the body combined. Droppings are up to 3/4" long.
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