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Norway Rat Identification and Control In Utah
Correct identification is an important first step in pest control.
RATTUS NORVEGICUS
The average Norway rat is about 16 inches in length from head to tail. They are typically grayish brown in color, but can range from gray to reddish brown.
Norway rats like to nest in burrows in the ground. They like low-growing vegetation, rock piles, etc. They are also commonly found under concrete slabs.
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Norway rats are typically grayish brown in color.
The average Norway rat is about 16 inches in length from head to tail.
Norway rats can transmit disease and are a health concern
Norway rat's nose is more blunt that a mouse's nose.
What Are Their Nesting Habits?
Norway rats prefer to nest in burrows in the ground. They like low-growing vegetation, rock piles, etc. They are also very common under concrete slabs.
Learn more by reading our blog post: Public Health Watchlist.
Name:
Rattus norvegicus
Size:
16 inches long from head to tail
Dropping:
1/2-3/4 inch in length
Tips For Keeping Norway Rats Away
How To Prevent Rats From Entering Your Home
Install tight-fitting door sweeps, seal exterior cracks/crevices, areas around pipes/electrical conduits that enter buildings through walls.
Reduce any clutter you may have indoors and outdoors which will help minimize nesting habitat around the property.
Move dumpster to at least 50 feet away from the building.
Keep all exterior doors closed and store food in pest-proof containers.
Clean food preparation areas throughly.
How To Get Rid Of And Monitor For Rats
Monitor mice with non-toxic bait blocks in tamper-resistant bait boxes.
You can use snap traps placed with triggers toward the baseboards, especially in dark corners.
Use multiple baits like peanut butter, hot dogs, floss, etc.
Learn more by reading our blog post: Electronic Rodent Monitoring.
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