Rodent Removal Lafayette

An Overview Of The Rodents Found In Lafayette, Louisiana 

To help you identify what type of rodent may have found its way into your space, and how to get rid of it safely, here’s an overview of the most common rodents in Lafayette.

Rats 

Rats are probably one of the most common types of rodents that can be found in Lafayette homes. They feed off of a variety of foods like grains, nuts, fruits, vegetables, pet food, and even garbage. The Norway rat is the most common type found in the area. They have brown or gray fur with white or black bellies. These rats typically weigh between 8-12 ounces and are about 8-10 inches long (not including their tail). 

Mice 

Mice can also be found in many houses around Lafayette. They tend to feed off of the same things as rats do but they are much smaller in size. Mice can easily fit through tiny cracks in foundations or walls which is why it’s important to seal up any possible entry points for them to enter your home. 

Squirrels 

Squirrels are another type of wildlife commonly spotted around Lafayette homes. These animals usually eat nuts, acorns, berries, grains, seeds, fungi, vegetables, and bird eggs (if they can get away with it). Squirrels often build nests in attics or other high spots inside houses if they find an entry point large enough for them to squeeze through.

Bats 

Bats are also quite common around Lafayette homes as well as in other parts of Louisiana. There are over 40 species that live throughout the state so it’s important to know which ones could potentially be living near you before trying to remove them from your house on your own! To handle bat removal effectively it is important to understand their habits and behaviors.