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Brown rat

Brown rat

Brown rat, often referred to as the common rat, is a widespread pest in the residential and commercial sectors. They pose various health risk because they carry a host of disease inducing parasites like ticks and fleas. This particular critter, though named for its brown color, varies in shade from dark grey to light brown. Brown rats are typically omnivorous, consuming anything from garbage to grain. A demerit factor in pest control, their swift reproduction process heightens the need for swift extermination to halt an escalation in infestation. Remember, proper management of these pests is crucial to maintaining safe and healthy environments.