Norway Rat
habits
- Norway Rats will eat anything but tend to prefer fresh foods such as wholesome grains, nuts, meats, and fish, and a few types of fruit.
threats
- Norway Rats on the property or within a building can lead to the transmission of several diseases mentioned above.
prevention
- Because Norway rats can produce several offspring per year it is vital to be pro-active with your pest control maintenance. Eliminate sources of moisture in crawl spaces and basements, keep firewood away from structures, and properly seal all food. Call a professional pest control company to provide the right prevention and control methods for your property.
additional info
- Gnaw marks on doors, wooden walls, and holes in the bags of pet food is an indication you may have an infestation.
Colors
- Their shaggy, course fur is darkish brown to black. Their underside is a bit paler in colors such as gray to white..
Legs
- They have four legs.
Size
- The adults head and body length is approximately 7 to 9.5 inches. The length of their scaly tail is 6 to 8 inches. Their weight is approximately 200 to 500 grams.
Shape
- Their bodies are long and heavy with a blunt muzzle.
Antennae
- no
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