How to identify norway rats
Stocky brown rats up to 10 inches with tails shorter than their bodies.
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Norway Rats: Identification and Control
Your field guide to norway rats in Utah, from identification to professional control.
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Stocky brown rats up to 10 inches with tails shorter than their bodies. This page covers how to recognize norway rats, what draws them to Utah properties, and what actually works to get rid of them. If you think you have norway rats now, skip ahead and call (435) 313-5882; inspections are free.
Behavior and habits
Burrowers by nature, they dig under foundations, sheds, and compost piles and travel at ground level.
Why norway rats are a problem
Their burrowing undermines slabs and their gnawing reaches wiring and plumbing.
How Antex handles norway rats
Our technicians confirm the species first, because effective control depends on it. Then we treat the source: nesting sites, harborage, and the routes onto your property, using professional products applied precisely. If pests return between scheduled visits, we'll come back and address the issue at no additional cost.
Prevention tips
Eliminate ground clutter and burrow harborage, secure compost, and screen crawl space vents.
Questions
What people ask us
Are norway rats dangerous?
Their burrowing undermines slabs and their gnawing reaches wiring and plumbing.
How do I get rid of norway rats?
Store-bought products usually treat the symptom, not the source, which is why the problem returns. Professional control pairs correct identification with source treatment. Call (435) 313-5882 for a free inspection and flat quote.
How do I keep norway rats away?
Eliminate ground clutter and burrow harborage, secure compost, and screen crawl space vents.
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