Pack Rat & Rodent Control in Prescott Valley

Pack rats: the Quad Cities' most expensive pest

Pack rats (woodrats) are common across the Prescott Valley grasslands and juniper hills. They build large nests, called middens, under sheds, decks, prickly pear, junipers and in stored vehicles, and they chew wiring harnesses in cars, RVs, and irrigation and HVAC equipment. Pack rat nests can also harbor kissing bugs and other pests.

Deer mice and house mice move into garages and attics when winter nights freeze. Deer mice can carry hantavirus, so droppings and nests should be cleaned up carefully: wet them down with disinfectant first, and never sweep or vacuum them dry.

How we handle rodents

• Inspect for droppings, gnaw marks, runways, nests and entry gaps around the home, garage and outbuildings
• Set trapping and/or tamper-resistant bait stations placed for the specific rodent and property
• Find entry points and recommend exclusion: gaps at garage doors, vents, plumbing and roofline
• Advise on nest-site reduction: brush, woodpiles, stored items, and parked vehicles that sit for weeks
• Follow-up visits to check activity and adjust

[CONFIRM: exclusion/sealing work and nest clean-out offered? ]

Protect your car from pack rats

• Drive stored vehicles regularly and pop the hood to check for nesting material
• Park away from junipers, brush piles and prickly pear when you can
• Keep garage doors closed and seal gaps under them
• Remove pet food and birdseed spills that draw rodents in