Meadow Vole

9-12.5 cm · Dark brown Rodent · Moderate risk Meadow Vole Microtus pennsylvanicus The meadow vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus) is a small rodent that digs shallow runways in lawns and gardens. Less dangerous than the rat, it can still do serious damage to plant roots, lawns and vegetable crops. It breeds so fast that populations can […]

House Mouse

6-10 cm · Greyish brown to grey Mammal · High risk House Mouse Mus musculus The house mouse is a discreet but extremely prolific rodent. It gets into homes looking for warmth and food, causing property damage and serious health risks. SIZE 6 to 10 cm (+ tail) COLOUR Greyish brown to grey ACTIVITY Nocturnal […]

Field Mouse

12-20 cm · Brown to grey Mammal · Moderate risk Field Mouse Microtus pennsylvanicus In Quebec, what people call a field mouse («mulot») is most often the meadow vole. This stocky rodent lives outdoors, in lawns, fields and orchards. It scurries along runways close to the ground rather than hopping. SIZE 12 to 20 cm […]

Rat

32-47 cm (including tail) · Grey to brown Mammal · High risk Rat Rattus norvegicus The brown rat, or Norway rat, is the only common rat in Quebec, the black rat being rare here. A smart and very prolific rodent, it gnaws on buildings and cables, and it is one of the main reservoirs of […]