Think you might have seen a rat in your garden. Here are a few facts about them.
Norway rats are large, stocky rodents that can grow up to 9 inches long, not including their tails, which can add another 7 inches to their length. They have brown fur and a scaly tail, which is shorter than their body. Norway rats are known for their burrowing habits, Diseases and Health Risdigging tunnels in the ground and creating nests inside. They are also strong chewers and can gnaw on wood, plastic, and even metal.
Norway rats are omnivores and will eat almost anything, including food waste, pet food, and even other animals. They are most active at night and are known to cause damage to property and structures through their burrowing and gnawing habits.
Norway rats are known carriers of diseases and parasites that can be transmitted to humans and pets. Some of the most common diseases include salmonella, leptospirosis, and bubonic plague. They can also carry fleas and mites that can transmit diseases to humans and pets.
If you think you have rats, give St Georges Pest Control a call using the button below.
