{"id":2555,"date":"2016-03-08T07:35:53","date_gmt":"2016-03-08T11:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/nashville\/?page_id=2555"},"modified":"2017-05-22T19:58:02","modified_gmt":"2017-05-22T23:58:02","slug":"norway-rats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/animalprosonline.com\/nashville\/norway-rats\/","title":{"rendered":"Norway Rats"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Norway Rats\u00a0(Rattus norvegicus)<\/h2>\n<p>Norway Rats or often called brown rats are one of the largest rat species. They can grow up to a incredible 15\u2033 or more in length, and will have a shorter tail than the body at 6-8\u2033. They will have brownish fur, and have longer hairs. These rats have the ability to try to enter a home low and high, and are extremely good at chewing. Some Norway Rats will be so large that snap traps will not be effective. Specialized live traps will need to be used.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Length:\u00a010&#8243;-15&#8243; plus 6&#8243;-8&#8243; tail<\/li>\n<li>Height:\u00a02&#8243;-3&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Weight:\u00a01\u00a0pound<\/li>\n<li>Diet:\u00a0Opportunistic omnivores, eating both plant and animal matter.<\/li>\n<li>Breeding:\u00a0Occurs year round.<\/li>\n<li>Gestation:\u00a021-23\u00a0Days.<\/li>\n<li>Reproduction:\u00a06-12\u00a0young born, 5 &#8211; 6 times a year.<\/li>\n<li>Habitat:\u00a0Urban areas with the availability of food, water, and shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Legal Status:\u00a0Common throughout Tennessee, Norway rats are not protected by law and can be controlled at any time.<\/li>\n<li>Other Names:\u00a0Brown rat, common rat, norwegian rat, sewer rat, street rat, or wharf rat.<\/li>\n<li>Interesting Facts:\u00a0One norway rat will consume up to 40 lbs of food per year, and contaminate 10 times that amount with urine and droppings. Norway rats are excellent swimmers, which explains why they have no problem accessing homes from the sewer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you in need of Norway rat control services for controlling rats and in your home or business? Look no further than Animal Pros rodent specialists. We offer a no obligation, in-home evaluation of you business or home. We will identify the problem rodents, provide rodent removal options including repair of rodent openings to ensure the problem does not happen again. No need for a yearly rodent contract, as we offer a permanent solution, providing peace of mind knowing your home is protected. Our &#8220;Green&#8221; rodent removal methods use no poisons whatsoever, and are extremely safe and effective. Contact us today for an evaluation to solve your Norway rat problem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Norway Rats\u00a0(Rattus norvegicus) Norway Rats or often called brown rats are one of the largest rat species. 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