NORWAY RAT

Rattus norvegicus

ACTIVITY
Primarily nocturnal

BREEDING
Year-round

LITTER SIZE
Average 7 young

COMMON ENTRY POINTS

• Foundation gaps

• Utility openings

• Garage openings

• Crawl spaces

• Sewer & drain connections

COMMON DAMAGE

• Wiring

• Insulation

• Wood

• Plumbing

• Food contamination

• Droppings & urine

DISEASE CONCERNS

• Hantavirus

• Leptospirosis

• Salmonella

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OUR RECCOMENDATION 

Rat problems should be addressed promptly, as rats can reproduce quickly and cause significant property damage and contamination. Effective control requires more than removing active rats—it also requires identifying and sealing entry points to prevent them from returning.