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Roof Rat (Length: 7" – 8" head to tail)
Black or brown in color, the roof rat is slender with a tail that is usually longer than the combined length of its head and body. They are nocturnal and prefer to forage for food above ground in elevated areas indoors and outdoors. They are excellent climbers and often use trees and utility lines to reach food and enter buildings. They are a plant and animal eater, but are very fond of fruit, especially oranges. They nest inside and under buildings, or in piles of rubbish or wood. These rats are more often found along the coast. |
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Norway Rat (Length 16” head to tail)
Also called the Wharf Rat, this rat is the largest of the urban rat species. It can be distinguished from the roof rat by its grayer coloration and a tail that is shorter than its body. It commonly nests in the soil, creating a system of burrows. |
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House Mouse (Length: 2" – 4" head to tail)
Light brown or light grey in color, the house mouse is small and slender with large ears and small eyes. They have a keen sense of hearing, taste, smell and touch. While they are mostly active at night they can be seen during the day searching for food. Although they usually feed on cereal grains, they will eat almost anything. They nest within structures or burrows and establish a "territory" near food sources, generally 10 to 30 feet from their nest. The house mouse is a prolific breeder. |
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For a more information about Rodents visit one of the following university or industry web sites: Clemson University • University of Florida • National Pest Management Association, Inc. |
