Head and body 8 10 inches.
Roof rats phoenix az.
They are usually dark in color slender and 7 8 inches long.
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.
The first roof rat in phoenix was spotted in 2001.
Phoenix rat species invasive rodents such as roof rats are attracted to the mild winters and plentiful citrus fruit of phoenix az.
Additionally they can spread various diseases.
Roof rats are a common pest throughout the phoenix metro and casa grande.
If you have roof rats or have seen roof rats in your neighborhood call the maricopa county environmental complaint line at 602 506 6616 or log your complaint at www maricopa gov envsvc.
The most common rodents found in and around homes in arizona are pack rats mice roof rats and black rats.
There have subsequently been confirmed sightings of the roof rat in phoenix tempe glendale paradise valley and glendale.
Roof rats as the name implies make their nests in phoenix area attics.
Head and body 6 8 inches.
It also has a dark scaly tail that measures longer than its entire head and body.
In this blog we ll review some of the signs you have roof rats and when you need to call arizona s best choice for services.
Gilbert and tempe are both in the top 5 for roof rats nationwide.
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.
About as long as head and body combined 5 8 inches.
Head and body 5 7 inches.
They re a specialized rat that has adapted to the modern lifestyle of humans here in the desert.
Wood rat pack rat cotton rat.
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.
Head and body 7 8 inches.
Why are they so common in phoenix.
Although rodents will vary in nesting habits and sizes all of them have the ability of causing havoc and damage to your home.
Roof rats can be cautious.
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