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Rats and mice are often confused for one another. Some people think that a rat is just an over-sized mouse – this is simply not the case. Although rats and mice have their similarities, they are different types of rodents. All differences aside, we can assure you that you don’t want either to be present in your home. Call your local exterminator if you have found evidence of rats or mice in your home.
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| Full grown weighs a few pounds | Full grown weighs a few ounces |
| Full grown is the size of a full grown mouse | Full grown is the size of a young rat |
| Dig deep burrows 3 feet or longer | Live behind walls, under or behind appliances |
| Aggressive. Will attack if they feel they are in danger | Shy, scared and timid. Will freeze if they are cornered |
| ½”droppings | 1/8”-1/4” droppings |
| Travel further for food and water | Stay close to nest for food and water |
| Smart – become familiar with traps and poisons and don’t return to those places | Mice keep returning to areas where traps and poisons are set |
| Rats will kill each other if nest becomes too crowded and food source is in danger | Not known to kill |
| Most common species: Roof rat and Norway rat | Most common species: House mouse and Field mouse |
| Have larger features such as feet, ears, nose | Have smaller features such as feet, ears, nose |
| Have small ears relative to the size of their head | Have large ears relative to the size of their head |
