Washington is home to both native and non-native rats, the latter sometimes being referred to as Old World rats. Native to the Orient, Asia Minor, and Siberia, Old World rats were introduced …

I’ve compiled a list of the most common mice and rats that live in Washington, with photos and range maps to help find the one you’re looking at.

Rodents such as mice and rats can carry harmful diseases. Diseases from rodents can spread to people through bite wounds, eating contaminated food or water, or breathing in germs from …

Mar 7, 2024 · Norway rats, roof rats, bushy-tailed woodrats, and kangaroo rats are all found in Washington state. Learning the types of rats in Washington and their habits will help you take …

In Washington, these rodents live in nearly every environment imaginable. Some, like pocket mice, are highly adapted to dry, hot deserts, while others live in cooler boreal forests. You can …

From common mice and rats to more unique species like kangaroo rats and North American porcupines, this comprehensive list highlights the different characteristics, habitat preferences, …

In “A Guide to the 9 Types of Mice and Rats in Washington State,” readers will discover a comprehensive introduction to the various species of rodents found in Washington. From the …

Rats as we know them, native to the Washington region, are the Norway Rat and the Black Rat which you know by the names brown or sewer rat and roof rat. Here are the differences …

Despite being home to dozens of rodent species, the state of Washington has no true native rats. It does, however, have two species of introduced rat and several native critters commonly …

Learn more about the mice and rats that infest Central Washington homes and businesses including what they look like and what to do if they show up.