Rodents

Norway rat~ Also Known as Wharf, Sewer, brown, common)

TAIL~ Shorter than head & body

BODY~ Heavy & Thick

EARS~ Small

EYES~ Small

NOSE~ Blunt

HABITS~ USUALLY NESTS IN BASEMENTS & LOWER PORTIONS OF BUILDINGS. BURROWS IN SOIL EXTENSIVELY, ACTIVE PRIMARILY AT NIGHT, FAIR CLIMBER & GOOD SWIMMERS. 

roof rat~ also known as black, fruit, ship)

TAIL~ Longer than head & body

BODY~ Slender

EARS~ Large

EYES~ Large

NOSE~ Pointed

HABITS~ usually enters & nests in upper portions of buildings. may nest outside in trees, ivy, etc...burrows very little. excellent climber & active at night.  

House mouse~

FEET~ Small

HEAD~ Small

HABITS~ may nest in any portion of a building near food. has an average range of 50 ft. from their nest. active mostly at night. nibbles on small amounts of food frequently, rather than having large meals.