Rats and Mice

Rats The common brown rat typically has brownish fur on its back and grey underneath but its colour can vary from white through to black.  Adult body length is 200-270mm plus a tail length of 150-200mm.

Common rats live in any situation that provides food, water and shelter. The brown rat is the most widespread of its species and is widely found in urban and rural areas. In homes they will live in loft spaces, wall cavities, cellars or under floorboards. In gardens, they will burrow into compost heaps and grassy banks or under sheds. They are also commonly found living in sewer systems. 

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Mice The mouse found commonly in buildings is the house mouse. The fur colour varies between light brown and grey.  Body length varies between 60-90mm and the tail can add an additional 100mm.  Often the droppings found are black, rod-shaped and 3-6mm long.

The house mouse can be found in a wide range of urban and rural buildings, although it may live for part of the year outdoors. Mice live in nests, which are often built inside houses, especially during the winter. Nests are built wherever there is access to a good source of food. Spaces under the floor and lofts are favoured places for nests, which are built out of cloth, wool and paper.

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