What are rodents?
Rodents are small mammals with a set of large, constantly-growing front incisors. Their front teeth, located in both the upper and lower jaws, are used to break open hard seeds and nuts. Common rodent names you may be familiar with include roof rats, Norway rats, house mice, and field mice. These four types of rodents are some of the most common home invaders and can be between 2 and 18 inches long, depending on their species. Again, depending on their exact species, a rodent’s fur may be a mixture of blacks, grays, browns, and tans. Other rodents may have dark-colored bodies and lighter bellies. In Texas, mice and rats are especially common pest invaders.