Pest guide
Brown rat
Rattus norvegicus
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
Yes
A pest-control professional can assess the extent of the problem and recommend suitable action.
- Potential harm
Gnaws pipework and timber and contaminates food
- What to expect
Possible response: Assess the extent, use traps or bait stations and seal entry points. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus). Typical location: Sewers, foundations and basements. Potential harm: Gnaws pipework and timber and contaminates food. Possible response: Assess the extent, use traps or bait stations and seal entry points.
Facts
- Latin name
- Rattus norvegicus
- English name
- Brown rat
- Preferred conditions
- Sewers, foundations and basements
- Life cycle
- Varies with conditions and life stage
Response and treatment
Assess the extent, use traps or bait stations and seal entry points
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.