Rodents
Mice, rats, and other rodent pests in Canadian homes
House Mouse
Mus musculus
Small grey-brown rodent that thrives in human structures. Canada's most common indoor rodent pest.
Norway Rat
Rattus norvegicus
Also known as the Brown Rat or Sewer Rat, this large, stocky rodent is the dominant rat species in Canadian cities. A burrowing pest that nests in the ground and can cause significant structural damage. Alberta uniquely maintains a rat-free status.