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12 November 2015

Brown rat or house mouse – which did I just see?

Written by Jackie
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Mice, Pest Control, Rats, United Kingdom brown rat, house mouse, mouse 2 Comments

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.

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Another difference is in the rodents behaviour – rats are very cautious, and avoid anything new in their path until they have had time to get use to it. This behaviour 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.

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Jackie

I joined UK Marketing for Rentokil Pest Control in January 2009. What an enlightenment that has been - cheese mites, bed bugs and confused flour beetles, I never knew such things existed but I have certainly learnt how Rentokil expertise and experience eliminates them. Now my mission is to use the website to show the UK that whatever their pest problem, Rentokil have the solution. Life outside of work revolves around my husband and kids, so life is pretty hectic!

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  1. Avatar Walter Panis Reply to Walter to Walter Panis" aria-label=' Reply to Walter to Walter Panis'> Reply to Walter
    November 1, 2018 at 11:33 am

    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)

    • Avatar Haylee Reply to Haylee to Haylee" aria-label=' Reply to Haylee to Haylee'> Reply to Haylee
      November 1, 2018 at 11:47 am

      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.
      08082315834
      Rentokil Pest Control

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