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  • Tempe, AZ

Rodent Control for Homes Near ASU and Tempe Town Lake

City Wide Pest Control is a locally owned and operated rat exterminator in Tempe, bringing more than 40 years of rodent service to homes across Maricopa County.
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  • Family Owned Since 1986
  • Government-Trusted Contractor
  • Kid & Pet Friendly Treatments
  • 30-Day Warranty

Residential Rat and Mouse Control for Tempe Homes

If you are looking for rodent control in Tempe, chances are you have heard noises overhead or found droppings, and acting early helps. House mice, roof rats and pack rats gnaw wiring, spoil food and tear up insulation. Citrus trees and irrigated yards give them plenty to eat, and once a pair gets inside, they multiply fast.
We have been family owned since 1986, and our mice control in Tempe pairs traps, sealing work and follow-up visits so a problem gets solved and stays solved. Every plan starts with a careful look at how the animals are getting in. Residential customers never sign a contract.
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  • Warning Signs

Signs Rodents Are in Your Home

Here is what to look for around your house and yard.

Droppings near baseboards, in cabinets, the garage or the attic

Chew marks on wires, packaging, wood or plastic

Scratching or scampering in the walls or ceiling, often after dark

Dark, greasy smears along walls and the paths rodents follow

Nests of shredded paper, insulation or fabric in hidden corners

Citrus on the ground or still on the tree with gnawed or hollowed rinds

Spotted one of these? Call (602) 944-0099 and ask us about rat control in Tempe today.
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  • Why It Matters

Why Prompt Rodent Control Matters

Rodents are more than a nuisance. Rats and mice can spread illnesses such as Hantavirus, Salmonella and Leptospirosis through droppings, urine and dirty surfaces. Constant chewing also puts electrical wiring at risk, which can start fires, and ruins insulation, drywall and anything stored in boxes.
Roof rat control in Tempe starts with understanding how these climbers move: along block walls, utility lines and tree limbs to reach roofs and attics. The city’s own pest guide says they favor areas with citrus trees and vegetation and can squeeze through any opening bigger than a nickel. Left alone, one pair can raise dozens of young in a year.

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What Rodents Find in Tempe Neighborhoods

Tempe’s median housing unit was built in 1986, and about 36 percent of the city’s 91,442 housing units (32,952) went up before 1980. Only about 15.5 percent were built in 2010 or later. Homes of that age often have worn seals and small gaps along the roofline, which is where we often find entry points, whether the house sits in a historic area like Maple-Ash or the Roosevelt Addition Historic District or on a newer street.
The City of Tempe runs a roof rat assistance page that asks residents to pick up fallen fruit and nuts, harvest citrus promptly and completely, and report suspected roof rats to Maricopa County Environmental Services. The city’s coyote sighting reports list attractants such as pet food, fallen fruit and rodents drawn to bird feeders, so a tidy yard helps on both counts. Its pest guide also recommends quarter-inch wire mesh over attic and roof vents, which fits right in with our sealing work.
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  • Our Method

How We Handle Rodent Problems

Step 1
Inspection
A licensed technician inspects the house, attic, garage and outside walls, looking for activity, entry points and any food or water that is drawing rodents in.
Step 2
Trapping and Removal
As a rodent exterminator in Tempe, we set professional traps along the routes rodents actually travel. Trapping is the safest and most effective way to start when animals are active inside the house.
Step 3
Exclusion (Sealing Entry Points)
Next we locate and close the gaps rodents use to get inside, including weep holes, garage door seals, A/C line entries, plumbing penetrations and the roofline.
Step 4
Sanitation Recommendations
Your technician then explains how to cut off food, lock down trash and manage citrus so the property stops attracting rodents.
Step 5
Follow-Up and Monitoring
We come back to check traps, confirm the sealing work holds and make sure the problem is gone. Rodent service carries a 30-day warranty.
  • Know Your Pest

Rodents We Commonly Treat in Tempe

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 longer than its body. A strong climber that runs along wires, walls and branches and nests in attics, palms and thick plants. Usually the main rodent concern around homes.
White-throated woodrat or pack rat (Neotoma albigula) in Sonoran Desert brush
Pack Rat / Woodrat
Neotoma spp.
  • Moderate Risk
Gray-brown with big ears and a bushy tail. Piles up large nests of debris (middens) in landscaping, sheds, under vehicles and near pool equipment. Known for chewing vehicle wiring. Most often found where neighborhoods meet open desert.
House mouse (Mus musculus) beside a garage door track
House Mouse
Mus musculus
  • Moderate Risk
A small gray-brown mouse, 2 to 4 inches long, with big ears and a thin tail. Very adaptable, it can get in through an opening no wider than a dime and settles into stored boxes, appliances, cabinets and wall voids.

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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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Close exterior gaps over a quarter inch and cover attic and roof vents with wire mesh

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Pick citrus promptly and clear away fallen fruit

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Seal birdseed and pet food in tight containers and take pet bowls in after dark

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Keep branches trimmed 4 feet or more away from roofs and utility lines

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Use trash cans with snug lids

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Clear woodpiles, clutter and thick ground cover from 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

Rodents can damage a home quickly, so there is no reason to wait. Call City Wide Pest Control, a mouse exterminator in Tempe that families trust, to book an inspection and get a clear exclusion plan. No contracts for residential service and no pressure, just dependable help from a family owned company serving Maricopa County since 1986.
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  • FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does roof rat removal work for a Tempe home?
Roof rat removal in Tempe starts with an inspection of the attic, roofline and yard to find activity and entry points. We set professional traps along travel routes, seal the gaps rodents use, and come back to check our work. Rodent service carries a 30-day warranty, and residential customers never sign a contract.
The city’s pest guide says roof rats are common in areas with citrus trees and vegetation, and they can squeeze through any opening bigger than a nickel. Picking fruit promptly, clearing fallen fruit and nuts, and trimming branches away from the roof removes what draws them. Suspected roof rats can also be reported to Maricopa County Environmental Services.
They can. Tempe’s median housing unit was built in 1986, and about 36 percent of the city’s housing units were built before 1980. Homes that age often have worn seals and small gaps around rooflines, vents and pipes. A technician can find and seal those spots, and quarter-inch wire mesh over attic and roof vents is one step the city’s pest guide recommends.
Mouse droppings are small, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch long, while rat droppings are larger, roughly 1/2 to 3/4 inch, and roof rat droppings have pointed ends. Fresh droppings look dark and soft and can smear. Older ones turn gray, dry and hard. Wear gloves and a mask when cleaning, or call us to inspect.
Mice need an entry point, food and shelter, so a lasting fix takes away all three. We place professional traps along their travel routes, seal the gaps they use (an opening the size of a dime is enough) and advise on food storage and clutter. Then we follow up to confirm the problem is gone.
A rodent is a gnawing mammal whose front teeth never stop growing, which is why rodents chew constantly. Rats, mice and pack rats are all rodents. Homeowners most often deal with roof rats, pack rats and house mice, and each calls for a slightly different approach to trapping and sealing.
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