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Rats vs. Mice – How to tell the difference

If you’ve noticed signs of rodent activity—such as droppings, gnaw marks on wood or electrical wires, or scratching and squeaking noises at night—it’s natural to wonder what kind of intruder you’re dealing with. Is it a rat or a mouse? While both pests can cause damage and health issues, understanding the key differences between them is crucial for effective treatment and prevention.

 

Use this guide for rodent pest control to help identify which rodent may be present in your home or business.

 

 

RATS

  • Small ears
  • Nocturnal in nature
  • White, brown, gray or black in color
  • Produce 20-50 droppings per day
  • Droppings are banana shaped with blunt ends, ranging between .03-.08”
  • Can leave grease marks along baseboards or walls where their fur hits the surface
  • Long, thicker tails, usually hairless and scaly
  • Snout is shorter and blunter in shape
  • Larger bodied creatures, 6-15.75” in length and about 5.3-10.6oz in weight
  • Consume more food than mice because they are larger bodied creatures
  • Can produce 5-10 pups per litter, and each female can produce 3-6 litters per year

 

 

MICE

  • Large rounded ears
  • Nocturnal and territorial in nature
  • White, brown or gray in color with lighter colored bellies
  • Produce 40-100 droppings per day
  • Droppings are small with sharp pointed ends, ranging from .01-.31”
  • Droppings are soft and brown when fresh, will turn dark and brittle as they age
  • Long, thin hairy tails
  • Triangular pointed snouts with long whiskers
  • Small in size, 1-4” in length and about .4-1.6oz in weight
  • Consume less food than rats because they are smaller bodied creatures
  • Can produce 4-16 pups per litter, and each female can produce 7-8 litters per year

What If You Can’t See the Rodent?

If you haven’t seen the rodent directly, it can be difficult to tell whether a rat or mouse is invading your space. That’s where professional help becomes essential. The rodent control experts at Richland Pest & Bee Control have the training and tools to properly identify the intruder and create a customized treatment plan based on your specific needs.

 

Why Choose Richland Pest & Bee Control?

  • Decades of experience in rodent control across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts
  • Licensed, insured technicians trained in advanced rodent detection
  • Comprehensive inspection and species identification
  • Customized, effective rodent treatment plans

Schedule Your Rodent Inspection

Don’t let rats or mice threaten your home or business. Contact Richland Pest & Bee Control today for a thorough rodent inspection, expert removal solutions, and professional property pest services tailored to your situation.

 

Call now or contact us online to get started.

 

 

Rats Vs. Mice Infographic
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