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How to Get Rid of Norway Rat? Risks, Prevention Tips & What to Know

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Norway Rat

Table of content:

How to Identify Norway Rat

Warning Size

Health Risks

DIY Methods

Reviewed by Daniel Brady

CEO at AnchorPest Services

Updated July, 25

How to Identify Norway Rat

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📏 Overall Size & Shape

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🎨 Covering & Coloration

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🦵 Appendages

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👁️ Head & Sensory Organs

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🦷 Mouthparts & Feeding

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🔎 Distinctive Marks or Tools

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Key Distinguishing Features

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Burrows: Construct complex tunnel networks outdoors, often under buildings and along foundations.
Behaviour: Skilled swimmers, primarily nocturnal, and highly wary of unfamiliar objects in their environment.
Habitat: Prefer living at ground level, in basements, sewers, and lower floors rather than elevated areas.
Diet: Omnivorous; consume a wide variety of foods including grains, meat, garbage, and pet food.

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Quick Size Comparison

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Are You Seeing These Warning Signs?

If you notice ANY of these signs, you likely have an active Norway Rat infestation. Time is critical - contact us immediately.

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Immediate professional assessment required

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Immediate professional assessment required

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Immediate professional assessment required

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Immediate professional assessment required

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Immediate professional assessment required

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Immediate professional assessment required

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Serious Health Risks to Your Family

Pests can seriously harm you and your loved ones. Don't gamble with your family's health.

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Why DIY Methods Always Fail

Save yourself time, money, and frustration. Here's why store-bought solutions don't work:

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