As a museum professional, I need to understand the key characteristics of roof rats, a common pest. Additionally, I need to know where on this website I can find vetted information regarding pesticide use for pest management in cultural institutions. Please provide both.
Navigate to the 'Mice & Rats' page under 'Vertebrates'. Locate and extract the distinguishing physical characteristics of 'Roof rats'. Navigate to the 'Resources' page from the main navigation. Identify the section or link that provides vetted information on pesticide use.
State the distinguishing physical characteristics of roof rats, including their weight (5-9 ounces), size (13-18 inches), nose type (pointed), ear type (larger hairless), tail length (longer than body), and typical distribution (coastal areas). State that vetted information on pesticide use can be found under the 'Pesticide Database' link on the 'Resources' page.