Norway Rats in Alabama
Eliminate Norway rats in your home in Alabama & nearby
Color | Gray, brown or black |
Legs | Four |
Shape | Long |
Size | 10-12″ (8″ body plus 4″ tail) |
Antennae | No |
Flight | No |
These rats have smaller eyes and ears and shorter tails.
Norway rats – habitat & prevention
Habits
Rats are excellent climbers and often enter a home in the fall when outside food sources become scarce.
Habitat
Norway rats live in fields, farm lands and in structures. Rats are often found in woodpiles. Rodents can gain entry to a home through a hole the size of a quarter.
Threats
Rats can chew through wiring, causing fires. They also spread numerous diseases.
Norway Rats can be found in all 50 states.
Prevention
Keep firewood stored well away from the structure. Remove debris piles. Seal any holes larger than 1/4 inch. Remove moisture and harborage sources.
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