Mice & Rats

How to identify mice & rats

House mice are small and gray-brown, with large ears and a long tail, and can fit through a gap the size of a dime. Norway rats are much bigger and heavier, usually burrowing along foundations and living in lower levels. Roof rats are sleeker and more likely to be found up high.

Signs you may have a problem

• Droppings in cabinets, drawers and along walls
• Scratching in walls or ceilings, especially at night
• Chewed packaging, wiring or insulation
• Grease marks along the paths they travel

Why it matters

Rodents contaminate food and surfaces, can carry disease, and chew wiring, which creates a fire risk. A pair of mice can become a real infestation over a single winter.

Common in: Wichita, Derby, Andover, Newton, Haysville, El Dorado, Hutchinson, McPherson, Arkansas City, and across Central Kansas.