{"id":3737,"date":"2016-12-28T02:58:40","date_gmt":"2016-12-28T07:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allisonpest.com\/blog\/?p=3737"},"modified":"2016-12-28T08:22:51","modified_gmt":"2016-12-28T13:22:51","slug":"rats-vs-mice-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/new.allisonpest.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/28\/rats-vs-mice-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Rats vs. Mice, What’s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Mice
Mice or Rat? How to Know?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mice and rats are among the most common types of pests that invade homes in NJ. In fact, these rodents keep pest control companies in Freehold<\/a> busy, especially when it\u2019s cold outside. You might find rats or mice in your home during winter, since they like to stay where it\u2019s warm. This means that it\u2019s important to know the differences between these two pests.<\/p>\n

Rats<\/strong><\/p>\n

These are some of the most noticeable characteristics of rats<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Size: Rats are much larger than mice. Some adults have a body length as long as 9 to 11 inches and a tail length of 7 to 9 inches. Adults can also weigh up to 10 times more than mice.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tails: Rats have thick, bare tails that are typically shorter than their body length.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Head: Rats have larger muzzles that have a more rounded appearance. Their ears are small compared to the size of their head.<\/p>\n

Mice<\/strong><\/p>\n

These are some of the most noticeable characteristics of mice<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Size: Adult mice are smaller, with body length between 3 and 4 inches long. They also weigh a lot less than rats.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tails: Mice have thinner tails that are longer than their bodies.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Head: Mice have more pointed muzzles and larger ears than rats.<\/p>\n

Whether you have rats or mice, it\u2019s time to have your pest control companies in Freehold help you out. Contact Allison Pest Control<\/a> for safe and effective rodent removal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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