Mice are dangerous no doubt, but rats are more dangerous than mice because of their size and temperament. Rats can go to the extent of biting you if for some reason you get on the wrong side or it is simply irritated. Knowing them will keep you better equipped to handle them. Here we will compare mice and rats and find out how rats are more dangerous. In the meanwhile if you have detected the presence of rodents like rats or mice, you should call BBPP, most effective Rat Control Milton and get rid of them immediately.
Rats Vs Mice: which is more dangerous?
Mice and rats look the same and both are rodents. The only big difference is their size, mice are smaller and rats are larger and heavier. Mice have slender bodies thus are more flexible and have long slender tails equivalent to their body size. It is covered with hair where as rats have no hair on their tail and it is shorter and thicker.
You will find 3 types of rat species worldwide which are close to human habitat. It is because of their ability to adapt to human environment quickly. The three species are namely, Brown Rats (Rattus Norvegious or Norway Rat, Ship Rat or Rattus rattus, which is black rat and finally the Roof Rat which is very similar to House Mouse. Rats are larger and the Norway Rats are larger than the Roof Rats and you will also find differences in their body features.
Where do rats live in your home?
The Brown Rats seek shelter on or under the ground where they dig burrows and nest. You will find them throughout a building, outdoors and sewer systems. When they burrow they cause extensive damage to sewer lines. You can spot their presence by smudges and imprints of padded feet on the pathways they use to tread. The black rats or Norway rats tend to take refuge near buildings that are located near ports. They are agile and nifty and will build their nests in lofty places. They are in the habit of walking on their toes.
What are their eating habits?
Both mice and rats are omnivorous but the most common brown rat prefers to eat cereals, while the Norway rat prefers to eat fruits and any food with high moisture content. Rats cut the grains they eat and brown rats tend to search food in the same place where they have eaten the previous day. This makes them vulnerable and easy to place traps. Black rat does not harbor the same place for eating thus makes it difficult to lay traps. Mice on the other hand have the same eating habit and they remove the husk while eating cereals. Mice also hunt for food at the same place everyday thus making them easy to catch.
How dangerous are rats and mice?
Rats are obviously dangerous than mice because of their body size and their aggressive nature. Human face the risk of getting bitten by them and so are the mice, which rats will hunt down and eat when hungry. Rat odor can deter mice from inhabiting your home however both the rodents carry the same type of diseases while rats are unique to cause rat bite fever.
Rats are difficult to control when they become a colony so it is well advised to seek the assistance of professional rat control services like BBPP, the best Pest control Milton and remove them from your household. Contact them on phone number 647-910-6315 or send mail to info@bbppcanada.com and get a free quote.