The Norway, Common, Sewer, or Brown Rat(Latin name)
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As well as causing considerable damage in the home and workplace, rats can carry a wide range of diseases that can result in serious health issues such as salmonella and Weil's disease.
Rats can be a problem both inside the house and in the garden.
Rat infestations are controlled with a combination of advice about hygiene, repairing access holes, poison bait and rat traps. Both proactive and reactive methods are essential when dealing with this pest.
Rats can be a problem both inside the house and in the garden.
Rat infestations are controlled with a combination of advice about hygiene, repairing access holes, poison bait and rat traps. Both proactive and reactive methods are essential when dealing with this pest.
The most common rat found in the UK is the brown rat. The species is believed to have its origins in the Far East but is now well-established throughout the United Kingdom in vast numbers. In fact, they outnumber humans.
Rats vary in size and weight with fully grown males growing up to 25 cm in length and can weigh up to 500 grammes. Females of the species are generally smaller than the males.
Rats vary in size and weight with fully grown males growing up to 25 cm in length and can weigh up to 500 grammes. Females of the species are generally smaller than the males.