Rodent Jobs in Phoenix: Photos and Case Studies

Roof and pipe vents covered with wire mesh · south Tempe · October 2026

The problem. A family in south Tempe reached out to us. They had heard and seen signs of what they thought was a roof rat in the bathroom vents of a home. They asked for a same-day inspection.

What we did. On Oct 1, 2026, our technician Carter completed a rodent exclusion visit, which means sealing entry points. The home has a flat foam roof. Carter’s photos from the job show roof vents covered with galvanized wire mesh, held in place with screws. The photos also show a pipe vent capped with wire mesh.

What it shows. Roof rats climb well, so openings high on a home can matter as much as gaps near the ground. Vents have to let air through, and wire mesh is a common way to cover them while they keep working. If you hear or see rodent signs near vents in your home, our Tempe rodent control page explains how we can help.

Roof rats active in backyard citrus · Surprise · September 2026

The problem. A homeowner in Surprise called us about roof rats in the backyard citrus trees. Traps were being tripped, and bait was being taken. No rats had been found inside the house yet. The homeowner wanted to keep the rats out of the house.

What we did. Our technician Victor inspected the home on September 22. Victor came back on September 24 to start our Solve package. That package pairs trapping with sealing the entry points, and follow-up visits are included. You can read more about our approach to rodent exclusion.

What it shows. Roof rats in the yard are worth acting on, even before any show up indoors. Citrus trees give roof rats food and cover, so a backyard with fruit can draw them close to the house. If you live in Surprise and see signs like these, visit our page on rodent control in Surprise.

Dead rat smell in the attic · north Peoria · August–September 2026

The problem. A caller in north Peoria reported a strong smell from rats that had died in the attic. Our technician Evan had already placed traps there. The work that followed ran from August into September 2026.

What we did. On August 20, Evan did rodent exclusion work, sealing the home’s entry points. The traps also got a series of follow-up visits. Shaun handled the visit on August 15. Evan came back on August 19, 22 and 26, then on September 1, 5, 11 and 18.

What it shows. A dead rat smell in the attic is a sign that rats found a way inside. Traps help with the rats already in the attic. Sealing entry points helps keep new ones from getting in. This job used both, with follow-up visits spread over about five weeks. If you notice a similar odor, read our post on dead rat smell, or visit our Peoria rodent control page.

Trap request, then three days of sealing entry points · Paradise Valley · September 2026

The problem. In September 2026, a Paradise Valley homeowner called us about rodents in the garden. They asked for someone to come out and set traps.

What we did. Our technician Clifford made the first rodent control visit on September 26, inspecting the property and setting traps. The work then moved to rodent exclusion, which means sealing entry points. Our team made three exclusion visits in a row. Two technicians came each time. Clifford and Ryan came on September 28. Clifford and Evan came on September 29 and September 30.

What it shows. A request for traps can be the start of the work, not the whole job. Traps deal with rodents that are already active. Sealing entry points closes the openings they could use to get into the home. Here, inspection and trapping came first. Sealing visits followed on three straight days. Seeing rodents in your yard? Learn more on our Paradise Valley rodent control page.

Smell lingered after attic rat activity stopped · Mesa · August 2026

The problem. A Mesa homeowner told us rats had been in the attic starting in March. There had been no activity since early June. But about two months later, a smell still lingered in the home.

What we did. On August 18, our technician Ryan did an attic decontamination and sanitization, which is our attic cleanup service. Ryan finished the work in one visit.

What it shows. Rodent activity stopping does not always mean the problem is over. In general, droppings, urine and old nesting material can stay behind in an attic and hold an odor after rats go quiet. When a smell outlasts the activity, the attic may need cleaning. If this sounds like your home, our Mesa rodent control page is a good place to start.