Habitat:
The roof rat is nocturnal in most cases and prefers to nest in high places. They can often be seen traveling along utility wires in the evening. During winter months, they will often times enter structures and can usually be found nesting in attics.

Habitat:
The Norway rat is nocturnal in most cases and prefers to burrow in the ground along riverbanks, streams, as well as under slabs and sidewalks. During winter months, they will often enter structures and can usually be found in the lower levels such as sub areas and basements. Although on rare occasions can be found in attics or other high places in a structure.

Tips for Rodent Control
Before performing rodent control of any kind, whether it is with baits or mechanical traps, you should always ask yourself the following questions:

1. Has the pest been properly identified?
To properly treat a rodent problem, you must know what you are dealing with.

2. Are there any children or pets?
Safety should be the first priority.

3. How are the rodents entering the structure?
Excluding rodents from entering the structure is more important than the selection of trap or bait.

4. Have you removed all debris away from the home?
It is very important that all tree's and shrubs be cut back away from the home as well as keeping woodpile's and other harborages away from the structure. In many cases it only takes 1/4 of an inch for a rodent to enter your home. Eliminating harborages close to the structure helps keep rodents outside where they belong.