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Brown Rat Pest Control
History
Originated from Asia and China.
First recorded in Europe at the beginning of the 18th century.
They were referred to as Norway rats because they were thought to have travelled from the East on Norwegian timber ships.
Habits
R. norvegicus must drink water daily unless food source is extremely moist.
Colour: This can vary but usually brown to grey-
Ears: Small
Eyes: Small
Tail: Slightly shorter than head and body. The tail is dark above and lighter
below.
Weight: 400-
Litter per year: 3-
Litter size: 8-
Maturity: 2-
Average life span: 12 months
They are considered omnivorous but if available, cereals seem preferred.
They eat on average one tenth of their body weight each day.
R.norvegicus explores locations quite freely.
However, it does have a fear of new objects. This is known as neophobia and this should be taken into account when baits are checked after an initial treatment.
Pest Control
Please Call East Lancashire Pest Control on 0800 023 6116 for a free visit and quote.