Rats vs Mice

What are the differences between Rats and Mice?

There are quite a few

In our minds we can picture all the differences between the two, but there are many things that set rodents apart from one another. We have put together a list of ways that Mice and Rats are different. Using some key differences you can better determine what type of Rodent Infestation you have.

Characteristics of Mice

• Long, thin and hairy tail

• Long rounded ears.

• Brown, gray, or white in color, with a light colored under belly

• Triangle pointed snout

• Long whiskers

• Small in size, 1-4” in length

• Weigh about .4-1.6oz

• Consume less food them Rats, because of their small size

• Produce 40-100 droppings per day

• Droppings are small with pointed sharp ends

• Droppings are brown and soft fresh.

• Droppings turn dark and crumble with age

• 7-8 litters per year

• 4-16 per litter

• Nocturnal and territorial

Characteristics of Rats

Thick, long, hairless, scaly, tail

• White, brown, black, or gray colored

• Larger bodied than mice

• 6-16” long and 5-10oz

• Small ears

• Blunt shorter snout

• Leave grease marks along baseboards or walls where their fur hits

• Being the larger of the two, rats consume more than mice

• Droppings are banana shaped, with blunt ends

• Produce 20-50 droppings daily

• Can produce 5-10 pups per litter

• Have 3-6 litters

Conclusion with Rodents

One things is certain when faced with a rodent problem -get rid of them right away! Rodents can cause MAJOR damage to a home, or business in a short time. Not only are they destructive, but they are hazardous to humans, and pets, spreading more the 35 diseases. Therefore, seeking the help of a professional who is experienced in Rodent Control is highly recommended. Black Knight Pest Control has a Rodent Control and Extermination Service that is guaranteed to safeguard your home, or business against rats, and mice. Black Knight even offers an Attic Clean Out Service. With this service your attic will be cleared and sanitized of any Rodent Droppings. Not stopping there, insulation can also be replaced with new borates, and cellulose green insulation. A Rodent Problem can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be when you call on the Rodent Extermination Specialists at Black Knight Pest Control. 

Call today for your FREE Rodent Inspection. 951.694.8100