WHAT WAS THAT! Scampering across the floor? The first fleeting glance of something furry scurrying along the skirting boards or rummaging in the dustbin can be quite a shock. Brown rats and house mice are different species, but they are related. They descended from a common ancestor that lived millions of yeas ago. So trying to distinguish which rodent has taken up residence in your property can be difficult, especially as young rats and mice can be a similar size.
Below is an info-graphic that highlights 10 differences between brown rats and house mice that can help you to determine who has invaded your home.
Another difference is in the rodents behavior – rats are very cautious, and avoid anything new in their path until they have had time to get use to it. This behavior is known as neophobic. Mice however, are usually curious creatures and will investigate anything new. If you’ve seen signs of mice or rats or the result of their activity, prompt action is needed to get rid of rats and mice to ensure your problem is quickly and effectively treated.
Hi – I am Walter, and have had a mouse problem
in the kitchen for more than one year; often catching
them in mouse-traps and then nothing for months.
Now I have seen something crossing the floor at
lightening speed – very dark and larger than any
mouse I have seen. Have my problems escalated
and can you help? (I believe there must be a hole
behind the kitchen cabinets inside, and bushes outside)
Hi Walter,
I would suggest giving our team a call today, they are able to get a surveyor to deal with the pest, look at entry points and provide preventative pest control measures.
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Rentokil Pest Control