Rodents
Norway rats: identification & norway rat control
Also known as: brown rats, sewer rats
Norway rats burrow along foundations, under sheds and near sewer lines and enter through low openings. We map burrows and runways, deploy tamper-resistant stations and traps, and seal ground-level entries.
How to identify norway rats
- What it looks like
- Heavy-bodied brown rat with small ears, blunt nose and a tail shorter than the body.
- Size
- 7 to 10 inch body
- Where you'll find it
- Burrows near foundations, sewers, crawl spaces, basements, compost and dumpsters.
- Commonly confused with
- Roof rats are slimmer with large ears and a tail longer than the body.
Signs of norway rats in your home
- Burrow holes 2 to 4 inches wide
- Capsule-shaped droppings with blunt ends
- Greasy rub marks on walls
- Gnawed door corners
Norway rats questions homeowners ask
What are the holes along my foundation?
Likely Norway rat burrows, especially with smooth entries and packed soil fans.
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