๐ Norway Rat (Brown Rat)
โข Large, heavy-set body
โข Blunt nose, small ears and eyes
โข Tail shorter than head & body
โข Droppings: 15โ20mm, thick with rounded ends
โข Commonly found in drains, sewers, ground level, basements
๐ Roof Rat (Black Rat)
โข Slimmer body than Norway rat
โข Pointed nose, large ears & eyes
โข Tail longer than head & body
โข Droppings: 10โ15mm, pointed ends
โข Often found in lofts, roof voids, high level areas (not really really common in the uk manly ports etc)
๐ House Mouse
โข Small, grey-brown body
โข Large ears and eyes
โข Tail same length as head & body
โข Droppings: 4โ7mm, small and pointed
โข Common indoors โ kitchens, cupboards, wall voids
๐ Field Mouse (Wood Mouse)
โข Light brown/tawny coat with cream belly
โข Very large eyes and ears
โข Long tail, darker at the base
โข Droppings: 4โ7mm, pointed
โข Usually outdoor rodents but can enter properties
โ ๏ธ Why this matters:
Different rodents require different control methods, proofing strategies, and entry-point investigations. Simply โthrowing poison downโ without understanding the species often leads to failure, repeat infestations, smells, and fly issues.
At VermiCure, we focus on:
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Correct species identification
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Locating ingress points
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Targeted control
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Proofing & long-term prevention
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