rodent · Body 20-25 cm; tail similar
Norway rat
Heavy stocky body, blunt nose, small ears, tail shorter than body length. Brown-grey fur.
Behaviour
Lives in burrows in soil, sub-floor cavities, sewer system. Stays low - rarely climbs to roof voids. Commercial-strip and laneway specialist.
How they get into Melbourne homes
Burrows under foundations, gnaws through weep holes, enters via sewer/drainage.
DIY options
Snap traps work for individual rats. Population requires bait stations.
When to call a professional
Any signs of more than one - droppings, gnaw marks, sub-floor noise - call.
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