During Fall and Winter months Roof Rats in Phoenix Valley areas go searching for one of their favorite fruit ~ Citrus! Excess CITRUS fruit attracts Roof Rats to homes and neighborhoods!

Roof Rats get their name from their tenancy to be found on roofs or in attics. They’re knows for causing damage by chewing on wires, wood, and pipes. They can enter your home through contractor gaps in your homes construction, and through vents on your roof.

Roof Rats in the Phoenix Valley are a problem shared by all members of the community. Neighbors need to work together to effectively eliminate the Rat Problem.

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Written by: Jay W., CSW

Phoenix Rat Control

Date published: 01/19/2015

4.9 / 5 stars

Prevent Roof Rat Problems

There are several things you can do around your home and neighborhood to prevent Roof Rats from infesting. The best control for Rats takes an extend effort around your neighborhood. Steps include:

• Seal homes contractor gaps sealed. (Rats only need a half inch to enter)
• Get Rat Traps placed outside, or professional grade bait boxes.
• Trim back all bushes & trees that contact your home!
• Clear out ALL the citrus fruit!
• Store pet food in sealed containers INSIDE. {DO NOT leave pet food in dishes outside, rats will eat it too!}
• Clean out your BBQ after EACH use. {Finding a RAT inside your BBQ is a common experience.}

Effective Roof Rat Control

• Roof Rats leave lots of droppings where they spend their time. You can effectively place Rat Traps, or baits in these areas.
• Because Rats slow down for corners, Rat Traps are more effective when they are placed in corners.
• Roof Rats like to eat fruits, and cereals so high-carb baits works best. Place bait in the center of your Glue Board or snap-trap.
• Because Rats are very cautious animals, try not to disturb their environment when placing Rat Traps and baits!!!
• Because Roof Rats eat in several places, make several bait or Rat Traps placements.
• Because Roof Rats eat in groups of up to 10 rats, use a sufficient amount of bait.
• Roof Rats often travel distances up to three hundred feet for food & water, creating established RUNWAYS. Place Rat Traps and baits along RUNWAYS and walls. Glue Board traps can be wired to pipes, or rafters in their high traffic areas.

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