Rats

The two rats are distinguished from each other by body size, shape of nose and ears, length of tail, lifestyle habits, and the shape of droppings. However, despite their common names, surprisingly, colour is not a useful distinguishing feature.

Mice

Although the UK is home to over six varieties of Mouse, the greatest damage by far is caused by the most common - the 'house mouse'.

Moles

These mammals are classified as insectivores and their principal diet consists of live earthworms, grubs, beetles, ants and other insect larvae. Their appetite is voracious, and they generally eat in excess of their own weight in food every day.

Rabbits

The rabbit was protected for hundreds of years by landowners who valued it for its meat, now it has become the most familiar wild animal of the British countryside and also one of the most destructive agricultural pests costing farmers and golf courses millions of pounds.