Roof Rat

Roof Rats are black or brown, 7 to 10 inches long, with a long tail and large ears and eyes. They have a pointed nose, and the body is smaller and sleeker than a Norway Rat. Unlike the Norway Rat the fur is smooth.

Roof Rats nest inside and under buildings, or in piles of rubbish or wood. They are excellent climbers and can often be found in the upper parts of structures. Roof Rats like to eat grains, fruits, nuts and vegetables. They are very agile and can squeeze through openings only 1/2 inch wide. Like other rodents they carry many serious diseases.