Pest Facts: Rodents
Need to know more about rodents? Find out more about pest biology, behavior, and prevention methods through the Pest Facts.
Deer Mice (Peromyscus maniculatus)
| Color: | Brown, with white feet and underbelly |
| Legs: | Four |
| Shape: | Round |
| Size: | 5 to 8 inches long |
| Antennae: | No |
| Flight: | No |
House Mice (Mus domesticus)
| Color: | Light brown to black |
| Legs: | Four |
| Shape: | Round |
| Size: | 2 inches long |
| Antennae: | No |
| Flight: | No |
Norway Rats (Rattus norvegicus)
| Color: | Gray, brown or black |
| Legs: | Four |
| Shape: | Long |
| Size: | 10 to 12 inches (8" body plus 4" tail) |
| Antennae: | No |
| Flight: | No |
Roof Rats (Rattus rattus )
| Color: | Black |
| Legs: | Four |
| Shape: | Long |
| Size: | 16" total (6-8" body plus 6-8" tail) |
| Antennae: | No |
| Flight: | No |
