Rodents can be one of the most damaging and potentially dangerous pests. It doesn’t take much of an opening for a rodent to find its way into a home or business. Unnoticed, a rodent problem can turn into a large infestion in a very short period of time. A few types of common rodents and their pictures and information are listed in our library. Take a look!
ouseDescription Its tail is as long as its head and body length combined, and the tail is practically hairless. Its fur usually is a medium brown to dusky gray color with a lighter colored belly.
Description: A vole is a small rodent resembling a mouse but with a stouter body, a shorter hairy tail, a slightly rounder head, smaller ears and eyes, and differently formed molars. Voles can grow to 4-8 inches depending on species.
Description: The Norway rat is a larger, stockier rat that prefers to live near ground level. It is usually brown or grey with a body up to 10Â inches long.
Description: The Roof rat is a thinner, more sleek-looking rat than the Norway rat, with its tail noticeably longer than its body length. Its nose is more pointed, its ears are larger in relation to the head, and its fur is a much darker brown color.