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Norway Rat

Physical Characteristics
The adult Norway rat is about 7-9 1/2 with a tail length of 6-18 long. Fur is coarse, shaggy and color is usually brown with scattered black hairs with underside gray to yellowish white. The Norway rat has a blunt muzzle, small ears and eyes. The Norway Rat - Call Clark Pest Control

Behavior
Norway rats are well know for damaging and destroying material by gnawing, eats and contaminates stored food, its bite is also a risk to humans as they are a vector or carrier of diseases

The Norway rat is nocturnal and unlike mice they shy away from new objects introduced into their territory. The Norway rats nesting preference is the lower parts of structures such as basements in piles of debris and or merchandise but has also been found outdoors on or around riverbanks, railroad embankments, piles of rubbish and under concrete slabs.

The Norway rat is an opportunistic feeder and although they will feed on anything they do prefer meat, fish and cereal.

Disease Carriers
Norway Rats may carry or contribute to the following:

Salmonella   Cowpox Virus
Jaundice/leptospirosis/Weils disease   Trichinosis
Plague    

Treatment
The control of rodents can be widely varied, depending on the individual situation. Covering holes, filling cracks, baiting or trapping may be necessary. The trained Clark Technician will determine the best means of control for each customer.

 

 

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