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 …

Pack rats really exist, and they do quite well in Washington state. “Pack rat” is a name given to a subfamily of rodents known for gathering items in their nest. The predominant species in …

This species is the original “pack rat,” a term that describes its fondness for shiny objects. They’ll often drop food or nesting material in favor of coins, shiny metal, or foil! Look for Bushy-tailed …

Wood rats, also known as pack rats, are pests you do not want in your Washington home. Learn more about the problems they can cause and how you can prevent them.

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 …

Also referred to as pack rats, this species belongs to the rodent genus Neotoma. They are rat-like in appearance with the exception of their tails. Unlike other rats, which have scaly tails, wood …

Nov 17, 2022 · As with the other rats, pack rats enjoy nuts, leaves, berries, twigs, insects, small animals such as birds, and more. These animals are native to the Western US region but …

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 …

Bushy-tailed wood rats, also known as pack rats, have an eye for shiny items. Their characteristic bushy tail is accompanied by large round ears and brown-black fur. This is the most tolerant …

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 …