Full property inspection
Roof, attic, crawlspace, garage and exterior perimeter walked with a flashlight and inspection mirror. We use a borescope camera in wall voids and a thermal imaging camera to find hidden entry points and nesting areas.
Statewide trapping, exclusion and attic cleanup by licensed Arizona techs
Rat Control in Arizona that gets rats out and keeps them out
Rat Control in Arizona means finding every entry point, removing the rats, and sealing the building so they cannot come back. We handle roof rats in Phoenix-area tile roofs, pack rats in high-desert yards, and Norway rats in agricultural corridors from Yuma to the White Mountains. If you hear scratching at night or find droppings in the attic, call (855) 692-0614 and we will schedule a same-day inspection.
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About this service
What Rat Control in Arizona actually involves
Rat Control in Arizona is the process of inspecting a structure, identifying the rat species, removing the animals, sealing every entry point, and decontaminating the areas they fouled. It is not a box of bait tossed in an attic. A proper job starts with a flashlight-and-mirror inspection of the roof line, foundation vents, utility penetrations and garage corners, then moves to trapping, exclusion with copper mesh and hardware cloth, and cleanup with enzyme cleaner and disinfectant.
Arizona rat problems show up in predictable ways. Roof rats run power lines and drop onto tile roofs in Tempe, Mesa and Queen Creek. Pack rats build stick nests under palo verde and mesquite in Paulden, Pinedale and Round Rock. In Nogales and Lukeville, rats follow produce and shipping routes. If you are searching for Arizona rat control near me, the fix is the same everywhere: trap, seal, clean, and verify. Most homes need two to four visits over 10 to 14 days.
- ✓ Stop wire and insulation damage
- ✓ Same-day and 24/7 response
- ✓ Sealed entry points, not just traps
- ✓ Attic cleanup and odor removal
What's included
What our rat control service includes
Every rat job includes inspection, trapping, exclusion sealing, cleanup and a verification visit. Attic insulation replacement, quarterly monitoring and emergency after-hours dispatch are add-ons you can decide on after we walk the property and give you the price.
Trapping program
Snap traps, live catch traps and rodent bait stations placed on active runways. Traps are checked every 48 to 72 hours until activity stops, which usually takes 10 to 14 days.
Exclusion sealing
Copper mesh, steel wool, hardware cloth, foam sealant and exclusion sealant applied to every gap larger than a quarter inch. This is the step that stops the next rat from walking in.
Dropping and odor cleanup
Droppings bagged and removed, surfaces treated with disinfectant and enzyme cleaner, and soiled insulation hauled out where needed. This is what removes the rodent urine odor.
Verification visit
A 30-day re-inspection to confirm no new droppings, no fresh gnaw marks and no scratching. If activity returns inside the warranty window, we come back at no charge.
How it works
How our rat removal process works
A licensed technician walks the roof, attic, crawlspace, garage and exterior perimeter with a flashlight and inspection mirror. We look for droppings, rub marks, gnaw marks and entry points, and we use a borescope camera in wall voids. This takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on the size of the home.
Roof rats, Norway rats and pack rats behave differently and need different trap placement. We confirm the species, count active runways, and write a plan that lists trap locations, exclusion points and the number of follow-up visits. You get the price before we set a single trap.
We set snap traps, live catch traps and rodent bait stations in attics, garages and exterior runways. Traps are checked every 48 to 72 hours. Most homes see the first catch within 24 hours and reach zero activity in 10 to 14 days.
Once activity drops, we seal every gap larger than a quarter inch. That means copper mesh and steel wool packed into weep holes, hardware cloth over foundation vents, foam sealant around pipes, and exclusion mesh along roof lines. This is the step that keeps rats out for good.
We remove droppings with dropping bags, treat surfaces with disinfectant and enzyme cleaner, and replace damaged insulation where needed. A final walk-through confirms no new droppings, no fresh gnaw marks and no scratching. We leave you a written summary of what was sealed.
STEP 01Inspection
A licensed technician walks the roof, attic, crawlspace, garage and exterior perimeter with a flashlight and inspection mirror. We look for droppings, rub marks, gnaw marks and entry points, and we use a borescope camera in wall voids. This takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on the size of the home.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use on rat jobs
Snap traps (Victor, Catchmaster)
Placed on active runways in attics, garages and along exterior walls. The fastest way to remove roof rats and Norway rats without leaving carcasses in walls.
Live catch traps (Havahart)
Used where customers prefer non-lethal removal or where pets and kids are nearby. Traps are checked every 24 hours and animals are handled per Arizona regulations.
Rodent bait stations (Bell Laboratories, Liphatech)
Tamper-resistant exterior stations for perimeter control. Bait blocks are used only where label directions allow and never loose in an attic.
Copper mesh and steel wool
Packed into weep holes, pipe penetrations and gaps around utility lines. Rats cannot chew through copper mesh the way they chew foam or plastic.
Hardware cloth and exclusion mesh
Screened over foundation vents, roof vents, dryer vents and garage openings. Galvanized hardware cloth holds up to Arizona heat and sun.
Thermal imaging camera and borescope
Thermal imaging finds warm nesting areas in walls and ceilings. The borescope lets us look inside wall voids without cutting drywall.
Real results
Before and after.
Rat Control
Roof rats out of a Tempe attic
A 1970s Tempe home had scratching above the master bedroom for three weeks. The attic held droppings across roughly 200 square feet of insulation and two chewed AC lines. The homeowner had already set store-bought traps with no catches.
After: We placed 14 snap traps along the roof rat runways and caught four rats in the first six days. Then we sealed six entry points at the fascia with copper mesh and exclusion sealant, removed the soiled insulation, and treated the framing with disinfectant and enzyme cleaner.
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Pack rat den cleared in Paulden
A Paulden property had a pack rat den under a mesquite tree and rats getting into the shed through a gap at the base plate. The shed stored horse feed and tools, and droppings were on the shelves.
After: We removed the nest, trapped three pack rats over eight days, and sealed the shed base plate, corners and vent openings with hardware cloth and exclusion mesh. Shelves were wiped down and treated with enzyme cleaner.
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Garage rats sealed out in Mesa
A Mesa homeowner found chewed wiring on a stored motorcycle and droppings along the garage wall. Rats were entering through a gap at the garage door corner and an unsealed foundation vent.
After: We trapped two Norway rats in five days, then sealed the garage door corners with exclusion sealant and covered the foundation vents with galvanized hardware cloth. The homeowner had the motorcycle wiring repaired separately.
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Arizona rat problems we solve every week
Rats in Arizona cause the same handful of problems over and over. Here is what we see, what happens if you ignore it, and how we fix it.
Ask a pro →Scratching noises at night above the bedroom
We inspect the attic and roof line, identify the runways, set snap traps and live catch traps, then seal the fascia and roof gaps they used. Most customers hear nothing by night ten.
Rodent droppings in attic or kitchen pantry
We bag and remove droppings with dropping bags, treat surfaces with disinfectant and enzyme cleaner, and seal the entry points. If insulation is heavily soiled, we haul it out and replace it.
Gnawed electrical wires or chewed car wires
We remove the rats first, then seal the garage and attic openings with hardware cloth and exclusion mesh. We document the gnaw damage with photos so your electrician or dealer knows what to fix.
Pack rat nests in the yard or under the deck
We remove the nest, trap the animal, and clear the surrounding yard. Then we seal garage corners, foundation vents and shed gaps so they cannot rebuild in the same spot.
Transparent pricing
What rat control costs in Arizona
$180 - $2,400 depending on scope
Typical 2026 pricing in Arizona runs $180 to $450 for a standard two-week trapping and exclusion program, and $600 to $2,400 when attic cleanup, dropping removal or insulation replacement is added. The inspection is free. What moves the price is the number of entry points, the size of the attic or crawlspace, whether insulation needs replacing, and how many follow-up visits the job needs. We give you a written price before we set a trap, and we do not add charges mid-job. If you are shopping rat control in Arizona cost across multiple companies, ask whether exclusion sealing and cleanup are included or billed separately.
The price covers inspection, trapping, exclusion sealing, cleanup and a 30-day verification visit. Sealing the entry points is what stops you from paying for the same rat problem again next season, which is why we do not quote trapping alone.
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A home with two gaps takes less time to seal than one with eight. Each entry point needs copper mesh, hardware cloth or sealant, and some require roof or ladder work.
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A 1,200 square foot attic with a standard scuttle is faster to work than a 3,000 square foot attic with limited access. Tight attics add labor time.
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If droppings and urine have soaked into the insulation, it has to be hauled out and replaced. Insulation replacement is the single biggest add-on in most quotes.
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Roof rats and pack rats need different trap placement and different exclusion materials. Pack rat jobs also include nest removal, which adds time.
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Licensed, certified and reviewed
- Arizona Pest Management License · Arizona Structural Pest Control Commission (SPCC)
- EPA Certified Applicator · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- QualityPro Certification · National Pest Management Association
- NPMA Membership · National Pest Management Association
- OSHA Safety Certification · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Customer reviews
Reviews from Arizona rat control customers
★★★★★
“Heard scratching above the bedroom for two weeks. The tech found roof rat runways on the tile roof and three entry points at the fascia. Traps went down the same day, and by day nine there was nothing on them. They sealed the gaps with copper mesh and showed me photos of every one. No rats since.”
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Marcus T.Homeowner, Tempe
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★★★★★
“Pack rats had built a nest under the deck and were getting into the garage. The crew pulled the nest, trapped the rats, and sealed the garage door corners and foundation vents. They also cleaned up the droppings and treated the area. Two months later, still clear. Fair price and no upsell.”
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Denise R.Homeowner, Paulden
✓ Verified★★★★★
“We manage four rental units and had rats in two attics. They inspected all four, treated the two with activity, and sealed the shared wall penetrations. Cleanup included new insulation in one attic. Tenants stopped complaining within two weeks. We now have them on a quarterly check.”
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Luis M.Property Manager, Nogales
✓ VerifiedMost Arizona rat jobs run $180 to $450 for a two-week trapping and exclusion program, and $600 to $2,400 when attic cleanup or insulation replacement is added. Cost depends on the number of entry points, the size of the attic, and whether the rats are roof rats or pack rats. We give you the price before we start, and there is no charge for the initial inspection.
Trapping plus exclusion beats bait every time in Arizona. Snap traps and live catch traps remove the animals, then copper mesh, steel wool and hardware cloth seal the entry points so new rats cannot move in. Bait blocks have a place in exterior rodent bait stations, but bait alone leaves dead rats in walls and does not fix the gap they used to get inside.
Plan on 10 to 14 days from first visit to final verification. Traps go down on day one and are checked every 48 to 72 hours. Most homes see the first catch within 24 hours and reach zero activity by day 10. Exclusion sealing happens after activity drops, and we do a 30-day re-inspection to confirm nothing has pushed through.
Yes. Roof rats are common in metro Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe and Queen Creek, where they travel power lines and roof tiles. Pack rats are common in high-desert areas like Paulden, Pinedale and Round Rock. Cooler months push rats indoors looking for warmth, and monsoon season floods burrows and drives them into garages and attics.
Where we deliver this service
Cities we serve for rat control in Arizona
Our rat control crews cover the whole state, from the low desert to the high country. Whether you need Arizona rat extermination in a metro suburb or a rural route, the same licensed technicians and the same exclusion-first process apply. Here are a few of the communities we serve regularly.
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Woodruff
Rural high-desert properties with outbuildings and feed storage. We trap pack rats, remove nests, and seal shed and barn gaps with hardware cloth.
↗ 02 White Mountain LakeCooler elevations push rats indoors earlier in fall. We inspect attics and crawlspaces, trap, and seal foundation vents and roof line gaps.
↗ 03 TubacHistoric adobe and stucco homes with wide fascia gaps. We seal with copper mesh and exclusion sealant and clean up droppings in attics and courtyards.
↗ 04 TempeRoof rats travel power lines and mature trees onto tile roofs. We trap along roof runways and seal fascia and vent gaps that let them into attics.
↗ 05 StanfieldAgricultural surroundings bring Norway rats into garages and shops. We set exterior bait stations and seal base plates and utility penetrations.
↗ 06 ShontoRemote high-desert homes with pack rat pressure. We schedule weekly routes, remove nests, and seal outbuildings and crawlspace openings.
↗ 07 San ManuelOlder mining-era homes with unsealed foundation vents. We cover vents with galvanized hardware cloth and trap rats in attics and wall voids.
↗ 08 Round RockOpen desert with heavy pack rat habitat. We remove stick nests, trap the animals, and clear the debris piles that draw them back.
↗ 09 Queen CreekNewer builds with unsealed stucco penetrations at AC lines and dryer vents. We seal those gaps and trap roof rats using the roof line.
↗ 10 PinedaleRural lots with sheds and woodpiles. We trap pack rats, seal shed gaps, and recommend keeping feed and seed in sealed metal containers.
↗ 11 PauldenHigh-desert pack rat territory. We pull nests from under decks and mesquite, trap, and seal garages before winter pushes rats indoors.
↗ 12 NogalesBorder-corridor homes with older construction. We handle Norway rats in garages and outbuildings and seal foundation and wall penetrations.
↗ 13 MesaTile roofs and block walls create roof rat runways. We trap along the wall tops and roof line and seal fascia and vent gaps.
↗ 14 LukevilleRemote border community with produce traffic nearby. We run scheduled routes, set exterior bait stations, and seal garage and shed openings.
↗ 15 KearnyOlder homes near the Gila River with wide fascia gaps. We trap roof rats, seal entry points with copper mesh, and clean up attic droppings.
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Scratching in the attic does not fix itself, and rats do not leave on their own. Call (855) 692-0614 for a free inspection and a written price. Same-day visits in most metro areas, 24/7 dispatch for active infestations, and licensed Arizona technicians on every truck.
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Call (855) 692-0614 or email [email protected] and we will get a licensed tech scheduled. We answer the phone 24/7 for emergency rodent calls and book standard inspections Monday through Friday. Most Arizona metro calls get a same-day or next-day visit.
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