There have subsequently been confirmed sightings of the roof rat in phoenix tempe glendale paradise valley and glendale.
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If you suspect you have roof rats contact us by calling 480 418 3068 for your free inspection.
Particular hotspots include the east and southeast valley downtown phoenix and sun city.
There are many reasons for this but one of the primary ones is that the citrus trees in many backyards in the valley provide a consistent food source for rats while attics are generally undisturbed by local homeowners.
Roof rats are most active in the cooler months but they are present year round.
The first roof rat in phoenix was spotted in 2001.
The rat zapper should be placed close to a roof rat nest or in their runways said ernie henson president and owner of stormin norman termite and pest control.
Roof rats are prevalent throughout much of the valley and mesa.
Residents are reminded to pick up fruit and nuts from the ground keep garbage containers covered keep pet waste cleaned from the yard store bulk foods in sealed rat proof containers keep pet food stored and harvest citrus promptly and.
Tips to keep roof rats away the website of maricopa county vector control offers this advice on keeping the rats in.
With these climate conditions in phoenix arizona rat removal is common for many nuisance rats such as the norway rat also known as the brown rat the roof rat and the black rat.
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You will notice you have rats either by spotting one seeing droppings or if you have citrus fruit trees partially eaten fruit on the ground.
Check the city of tempe s roof rat website for further information contact the city s neighborhood services division at 480 350 8234 or neighborhoods tempe gov how to handle dead rats rat droppings and nesting areas taken from marin sonoma mosquito and vector control district handout use rubber gloves.
Rat removal is commonly associated with urban areas and is a common problem throughout the cities of phoenix mesa tempe scottsdale peoria and glendale arizona.
The city is assisting residents interested in learning more about preventing and eradicating roof rats.
Roof rats can be cautious.