Rats are a common pest problem in and around homes of Florida.

The two common types of Rats are the Norway Rat and Roof Rat.

The Norway Rat is the larger of the two and generally lives in under ground

burrows dug in the soil. In Residential areas they feed on snails and pet food.

Roof Rats are longer and sleeker than the Norway and prefer to nest in above ground

levels in foliage and structures, Perhaps as away of distancing itself from the Norway

Rat, the more dominat of the two. Roof Rats feed on fruit,nuts,snails and seeds.

Some Trivia:

Norway Rats are sold in pets stores around the country as pets.

Rats have very poor eye sight.

Rats are neophobic = A FEAR OF NEW THINGS

Rats develop what is called Kinesthesis = meaning muscle memory to navigate

familiar surroundings.

Rats can produce up to 25,000 fecal pellets per year.

Rats are capable of spreading diseases such as Salmonella.

Rats can squeeze thru opening as small as one 1/2 inch.

Rodent control is very important part of pest control, rodents

are responsible for home fires,water leaks, damage to a/c ducts

and not to mention there ability to spread disease.

We at Brantley have spent countless hours educating our staff

on the control of these urban pest. Call us today 727541-5940