Rats are members of the rodent family, known for their medium-sized bodies and long tails. They are generally larger than mice, which helps differentiate the two, though both are muroid rodents. Rats are highly adaptable and can thrive in urban, suburban, and rural environments. They are known for chewing on various materials, contaminating food, and spreading diseases. Common types include Norway rats and roof rats, each with distinct behaviors and habitats. Understanding their size, habits, and signs of infestation is the first step in effective control and prevention.
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Get A QuoteRats tend to share many of the characteristics with other types of rodents. The two front incisors are large, and they continue to grow throughout their life. Consequently, rats constantly engage in gnawing, causing considerable damage to homes. Rats have a furry body and a scaly tail. The size, tail length, color, ear size, and fur texture typically differ among the rat species. While Norway rats are large and round in shape and size, the roof rats are long and sleek. The tail of a roof rat is longer than the body of the rat, and the tail of the Norway rat does not seem to be as long as its body. The heads of rats are blunt and have a long, pointed nose.
From being born to growing into adults, rats mature within three weeks and start protecting and taking care of themselves. In about five weeks, the rodents reach sexual maturity and start mating soon after to produce the next generation. And this is how the rat life cycle begins over again. Rats’ life expectancy is about two to three years, while many rats die after the first year because of predation and interspecies conflict. Norway rats build their nests outside the walls of homes or in different clumps of vegetation, while roof rats prefer arboreal habitats.
Rats and mice cause significant structural damage to homes, apartments, offices, etc. And they virtually damage any type of building with constant gnawing, nest-building, and defecation. Since their incisors keep growing during their entire life, they keep chewing on just about anything they find. The materials could be wood, paper, cloth, books, etc.
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