Our extensive knowledge of all rodents their biology and habits has enabled invader pest to develop the most extensive rodent control program available in the phoenix area.
Roof rat traps phoenix.
Traps are quickly set baited monitored and remain as long as rats continue to be captured.
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Traps may need to be set in high places like on awnings roofs balconies etc.
According to researchers at the university of arizona rats move 200 300 feet at night and are most active in the cooler months of the year.
If you suspect you have roof rats contact us by calling 480 418 3068 for your free inspection.
Rodent control is commonly associated with urban areas and is a common problem throughout the cities of phoenix liberty guadalupe litchfield park mesa tempe scottsdale peoria and glendale arizona.
Roof rats are prevalent throughout much of the valley and mesa.
There are many common rat species such as the norway rat also known as the brown rat the roof rat and the black rat.
Roof rats are not native to arizona.
The city water services departments wastewater collection division has an aggressive program to trap and re move roof rats that occasionally find their way into the sewer.
The roof rat raltus rattus also known as black rats ship rats or house rats is an old world species that can be traced back to southeast asia.
Signs of a roof rat infestation.
If you have roof rats.
Like most rodents roof rats are most active at dawn and dusk and try to avoid movement during the light and heat of the day.
Roof rats can travel in many different ways to new homes.
Particular hotspots include the east and southeast valley downtown phoenix and sun city.
While roof rats are not native to arizona households in the greater phoenix area have reportedly seen an increase of this rodent species in the past few years.
The first report of this species presence in phoenix was in 2001.
Roof rats can be cautious.
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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 built a stronghold in areas known for their citrus orchards and have expanded their territory into all areas of maricopa county.
Roof rats can be skittish about unfamiliar objects so leave the traps in place for at least a week before moving them.
