Rodents · SWFL Pest Identifier
Norway Rat
Worth a pro look Damage or health risk grows quickly once established.
How to identify it
- Burrows along foundations and under slabs
- Heavier build, tail shorter than body
- Grease rub marks along baseboards and pipes
Size
Large (1 inch +)
Where you'll see it
Garage / storage · Lawn / garden
Looks like
Crawler
Did you know
Ground-floor specialist — where roof rats take the high road, Norways dig in at the foundation.
What it means for you
Burrow + droppings = established. Trapping plus entry sealing, in that order.
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