Pest Control : Sydney Norway Rat

 The Norway rat is the largest of the common rodents in Australia, with its distribution restricted to human coastal settlements. The Norway Rat is often found in warehouses, shipping ports, large urban settlements and more than any other rodent species it has adapted to utilize human foods and wastes

Appearance:

The Norway rat is a dark Brown or Grey, heavy-bodied, 180mm-255mm long, with small eyes and ears and blunt nose. Tail is shorter than head and body and is thick. Its fur is shaggy. The Norway rats droppings are capsule-shaped. Occasionally, The Norway rat sometimes might be albino and pure black in color.

Habit:

The Norway rat tends to nests in underground burrows, from which they enter buildings in search of food. They are very poor climbers however they can reach elevated areas if the correct structures are present, Tends to remain in hiding during the day

Diet:

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

Reproduction:

The Norway rat reaches sexual maturity in two months and can breed any month of the year. Litter may number from eight to twelve. Females can have four to seven litters per year. Adults live as long as one year.

Other:

The Norway rat or rats and mice in general can carry a wide variety of diseases transmissible to humans. Also another major concern is the amount of damage they can cause to buildings and homes

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