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  • Scottsdale, AZ

Rodent Control for Scottsdale Homes, Foothills to Old Town

Locally owned and operated, City Wide Pest Control has brought rodent control in Scottsdale to homes for over 40 years, backed by a 30-day warranty.
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  • Family Owned Since 1986
  • Government-Trusted Contractor
  • Kid & Pet Friendly Treatments
  • 30-Day Warranty

Residential Rat and Mouse Control Built for Scottsdale Homes

Rodents rank among the most common household pests in the Valley, and they can cause real trouble before anyone spots them. House mice, pack rats and roof rats gnaw on wiring, spoil pantry food and nest in insulation. Warm weather, mature landscaping and steady irrigation give them food, water and shelter, and a pair that settles indoors multiplies fast. Calling early keeps a small problem small.
Looking for a rat exterminator in Scottsdale? City Wide Pest Control is family owned and based in Phoenix, and we pair trapping, sealing and follow-up monitoring to clear out rodents and keep them gone. Whether you need mice control in Scottsdale or help with roof rats, residential service never requires a contract.
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  • Warning Signs

Signs You May Have Rodents

Keep an eye out for these clues around your property.

Small dark droppings in the attic, garage, pantry or beside baseboards

Chew marks on wires, wood, plastic or food boxes

Scurrying or scratching noises overhead or inside walls, mostly after dark

Dark, oily smears on walls and beams along their usual routes

Nests of shredded paper, fabric or insulation in tucked-away spots

Fallen fruit chewed through, or hollowed-out fruit still hanging in the tree

If any of this sounds familiar, call (602) 944-0099 to set up rat control in Scottsdale.
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  • Why It Matters

Why Acting Early Helps

Rodents are more than a nuisance. Rats and mice can spread illnesses such as Hantavirus, Salmonella and Leptospirosis via droppings, urine and soiled surfaces. Their steady chewing also wears through wiring, which can be a fire concern, and ruins insulation, drywall and stored items.
Roof rats have spread well beyond the older neighborhoods where they first took hold, and they now turn up across the Valley. They run along utility lines, tree limbs and block walls to reach roofs, attics and living spaces. A single pair can raise dozens of young in a year, which is why roof rat removal in Scottsdale works best when it starts early.

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What Rodents Look for Around Scottsdale Homes

Older homes tend to have more gaps for rodents to find. About 27 percent of Scottsdale housing units (38,223 of 139,766) were built before 1980, including 8,093 units from the 1950s and 11,321 from the 1960s. The median build year is 1971 in South Scottsdale ZIP 85257 and 1979 in the Old Town area ZIP 85251, so we pay close attention to rooflines, plumbing penetrations and aging seals during inspections.
Open desert shapes the other side of the picture. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve covers more than 30,500 acres of permanently protected desert inside Scottsdale, and the City lists rattlesnakes and bats among its wildlife. Our Scottsdale roof rat control concentrates on sealing entry points and cutting off food, whether the home sits near that open land or in a larger building. Scottsdale park code bars anyone from feeding wildlife in a city park without authorization, a habit worth keeping at home too.
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  • Our Method

How We Clear Out Rodents

Step 1
Inspection
A technician licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division, inspects the attic, garage, roofline and yard to find activity, entry gaps and any food or water drawing rodents in.
Step 2
Trapping and Removal
Next, we place professional traps along the routes rodents actually travel. For active infestations indoors, trapping is the safest and most effective first move.
Step 3
Exclusion (Sealing Entry Points)
After that we locate and close off the gaps rodents use to get inside, including weep holes, garage door seals, pipe and A/C line penetrations, and roofline openings.
Step 4
Sanitation Recommendations
Your technician shares simple changes to food storage, trash handling and landscaping that make your yard less inviting.
Step 5
Follow-Up and Monitoring
We return to check traps, confirm the sealing holds and make sure the job is done. Rodent service carries a 30-day warranty.
  • Know Your Pest

Common Rodents Found in Scottsdale Homes

A roof rat peering out from a dark space
Roof Rat
Rattus rattus
  • High Risk
A slim, dark brown to black rat about 6 to 8 inches long, with a tail that stretches longer than its body. A strong climber, it travels by wire, wall top and limb, and nests in attics, palms and thick plantings. It is the main rodent pest across the Valley.
White-throated woodrat or pack rat (Neotoma albigula) in Sonoran Desert brush
Pack Rat / Woodrat
Neotoma species
  • Moderate Risk
Gray-brown with big ears and a furry tail. Piles up bulky debris nests (middens) in landscaping, sheds and under parked cars, and is known to chew vehicle wiring. Found mostly near open desert.
House mouse (Mus musculus) beside a garage door track
House Mouse
Mus musculus
  • Moderate Risk
A small gray-brown rodent, 2 to 4 inches long, with big ears and a thin tail. Very adaptable, it can squeeze through a dime-sized gap and nests in cabinets, wall voids, appliances and boxes.

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  • Prevention

Simple Ways to Keep Rodents Out

A few habits go a long way between professional visits.
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Seal exterior gaps wider than a quarter inch, since rodents fit through surprisingly small openings

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Pick citrus promptly and clear away any fallen fruit

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Seal birdseed and pet food in tight containers, and bring bowls indoors after dark

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Cut tree limbs back at least 4 feet from roofs and utility lines

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Use trash cans with snug lids

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Clear woodpiles, debris and thick ground cover from around the foundation

Why Choose City Wide Pest Control

Family owned since 1986

over 40 years protecting East Valley desert communities

No contracts

for residential, stay because it works

State-licensed staff

technicians AND office personnel licensed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture

Government-trusted

contracts with State, County, and City buildings, along with several school districts

Green, kid friendly, pet friendly

IPM approach suited to desert environments

Real people

call (602) 944-0099, talk to an account manager, not a robo machine

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Let's Solve Your Pest Problem the Right Way

The sooner a rodent problem gets a look, the easier it is to solve. Call City Wide Pest Control, your rodent exterminator in Scottsdale, to book an inspection and get a clear exclusion plan. Residential service has no contracts and no pressure, from a family owned company that has served Arizona homes since 1986.
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  • FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep rodents out of my Scottsdale house?
Start outside. Seal any opening wider than a quarter inch, trim tree limbs 4 feet back from rooflines and utility lines, and keep trash and pet food closed up. Many Scottsdale homes date to the 1950s and 1960s, so we pay special attention to rooflines, pipe penetrations and A/C line entries when we inspect and seal.
Yes. Rodent service from City Wide Pest Control carries a 30-day warranty, and we return to check traps and verify the sealing work. Residential customers never sign a contract, so there is no long-term commitment. Call (602) 944-0099 and we will walk you through how the warranty applies to your home.
Yes. About 31 percent of Scottsdale housing units are in buildings of 5 or more units, and about 16 percent are in buildings with 50 or more, so shared walls and pipe chases can be routes for rodents. Your technician inspects your unit, seals what is within reach, and points out gaps worth reporting to your property manager.
Yes, they can. About 6.5 percent of Scottsdale housing units (9,060) are vacant for seasonal, recreational or occasional use, and rodents can move into a home that sits quiet between visits. We can inspect the property, seal entry points and check traps, so you come back to a home that has been looked after.
Mice need a way in, food and shelter, so the fix tackles all three. A mouse exterminator in Scottsdale starts by finding the gaps (mice fit through openings as small as a dime), then sets traps along their runs, seals the entry points and advises on food storage. A follow-up visit confirms the problem is over.
Mouse droppings are small, about the size of a grain of rice, while roof rat droppings run closer to half an inch and have pointed ends. Fresh droppings look dark and soft and can smear; older ones turn dry, hard and crumbly. Wear gloves and a mask when cleaning up, and call us if you would like help identifying what you found.
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