Pest Control : Sydney Roof Rat

The Roof rat is one of the three introduced common rodents in Australia and is believed to have arrived with the first fleet. The Roof rat spices is now spread over very much of the coast line, inhabiting urban, agricultural, commercial and industrial areas

Appearance:

Roof rats are variable and range from Black or brown, head and body is 165mm-205mm long, with a long tail 185mm -245mm, large ears and eyes, and a pointed nose. Body is smaller and sleeker than Norway rat. Fur is smooth.

Habit:

The roof rat is a very agile climber nests inside roofs and under buildings, or in piles of rubbish or wood. Although common above ground, roof rats are exceptional burrowers and can create extensive shallow burrow systems around wall orchards, and river banks .Often can be found in the upper parts of structures, and can squeeze through openings only 1.5cm wide

Diet:

The Roof rat is Omnivorous, but shows a preference for grains, fruits, nuts and vegetables.

Reproduction:

Roof rats are said or known to be sexually mature at four months, producing from 4 to 6 litters per year that consist of 4 to 10 young each and lives up to one year.

Other:

Roof rats are a Carrier of many serious diseases including salmonella and leptospirosis and are notorious for spreading the flea responsible for carrying the bubonic plague, killing thousands throughout Europe in 1665.

To speak to one of our Qualified Pest Control Technicians about Pest Control for Roof rats or pest control for mice or any other pest  Please call 0425 218 172