The most invasive species of rats living in West Palm Beach, FL is the roof rat. Roof rats can grow up to 12-14 inches long and can weigh as much as 5-10 ounces. In South Florida, we've seen three different color phases. We've seen them have a black back with a slate gray belly, a gray back with a lighter gray belly, and brownish-gray with a white or cream-colored belly. Like most rats, they are nocturnal so you may not even know they're living on your property. However, good signs to check for roof rats are black banana-shaped droppings which are about 1/4-1/2 inch long and/or notice any dark smears or rub marks seen along their travel routes. If you would like to learn more about these invasive, harmful, and dangerous roof rats, and about rodent control in West Palm Beach, FL, Royal Palm Beach, FL, Palm Beach, FL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Wellington, FL, Lake Worth, FL, and Boynton Beach, FL, click the button below.