Norway Rats
What do Norway rats look like?
Adult Norway rats have brown coats speckled with black hairs that make them look disheveled. Their belly fur is lighter than the rest of their bodies. They have blunt noses, small ears, bulging black eyes, and tails that are darker on top and lighter on the bottom. They grow to be about 7 to 9-1/2 inches in length and their tails add another 6 to 8 inches. Norway rats can also be identified by their droppings, which are shaped like rods with blunt ends.
Where are Norway rats found?
Norway rats are poor climbers, so they are typically found on the ground level of structures, including basements and crawlspaces. They can also be found burrowing under sidewalks, decks, garages, foundations, and in piles of wood or debris. This type of rodent is nocturnal, so you don’t often see them, but you might hear them moving around at night. Norway rats have poor eyesight, so they follow the same “runway” from their nest to food sources. If you see grease marks and dirt along walls and other objects, you may have discovered a runway in your Iowa & Illinois home or commercial facility.
What do Norway rats eat?
Norway rats like to live with or near people in order to feed on their favorite food items such as fish, dry cereal, meat, and pet food. They will also use garbage as their own personal buffet. Norway rats will consume almost anything that they come across that is edible.
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