Pest Identification
Norway Rat Identification and Property Tips
| Apr 22, 2022
Rat standing upright against a dark background, showing its whiskers, ears and front paws.
Norway rats are large rodents that may burrow around structures and use buildings for food and shelter. Suspected activity warrants identification and a coordinated control plan.
Identification and habits
Compared with roof rats, Norway rats have a heavier body, blunter nose and a tail shorter than the combined head and body. Burrows can be a clue, but a hole alone does not identify its occupant.
What to do at your property
Photograph evidence, secure waste and report damaged doors or other openings. Avoid handling rodents or dry-sweeping suspected waste; follow CDC cleanup guidance. Ask how trapping, exclusion and follow-up will be coordinated.
Photograph the pest clearly and note where and when it appeared. Ask Plank about identification and whether inspection, prevention or selected treatment is appropriate. The service scope and any follow-up are confirmed for your property.
Reference: UC IPM: Rats.
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