The common rat (Rattus norvegicus), also known as the brown rat or sewer rat, is the most common rodent in urban environments. With a massive body measuring between 20 and 30 cm and a tail shorter than its body, it is an omnivore with a strong inclination for meat and food scraps.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb15px||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″] The common rat prefers damp, cool environments, such as sewers, burrows and cellars. They dig burrows or build nests in protected areas, often close to food sources. This rodent is particularly well adapted to life underground, and is often found in drainage systems and urban sewers.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb15px||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″] The common rat has an impressive reproductive capacity, with 3 to 12 litters per year, each with 3 to 12 young. This ability to reproduce rapidly allows common rat populations to recover quickly after control efforts.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb15px||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″] The wharf rat is omnivorous, but shows a clear preference for protein-rich foods such as meat (notably found in cat and dog food). It is also attracted to human food waste, making it a frequent inhabitant of rubbish dumps and urban areas where waste is abundant.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb15px||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″] The wharf rat are known to cause significant damage by gnawing through electrical cables and building structures, and contaminating food supplies. Their presence can also entail serious health risks, as they are vectors of numerous diseases, such as leptospirosis and salmonellosis. Their ability to burrow and move rapidly through drainage systems makes them particularly difficult to control.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_margin=\u00a0\u00bb15px||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″] To prevent overgrowth infestations, it\u2019s essential to maintain good hygiene, manage waste appropriately and secure any openings through which they might enter. 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If you\u2019re dealing with an infestation or want to prevent one, our expert pest control solutions are here to help. Click the link below to schedule a free consultation with our professionals and get tailored advice on keeping your home or business pest-free.<\/p>[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Brown rat: King of the SewersThe common rat (Rattus norvegicus), also known as the brown rat or sewer rat, is the most common rodent in urban environments. With a massive body measuring between 20 and 30 cm and a tail shorter than its body, it is an omnivore with a strong inclination for meat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":25094595,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-25094594","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pest-control-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25094594","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25094594"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25094594\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25095219,"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25094594\/revisions\/25095219"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25094595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25094594"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25094594"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25094594"},{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pestpatrol.be\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=25094594"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Wharf rat Habitat and Behavior<\/strong><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb header_font_size=\u00a0\u00bb25px\u00a0\u00bb header_line_height=\u00a0\u00bb1.3em\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]
Reproduction and life cycle<\/strong><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]
Diet<\/strong><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]
Impact and nuisance<\/strong><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]
Prevention and management<\/strong><\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.0″ _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″ global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00a0\u00bbpost_content\u00a0\u00bb sticky_enabled=\u00a0\u00bb0″]