Roof Rats

Tempe offers assistance with roof rat concerns

Information on identifying and eradicating roof rats

The city is assisting residents interested in learning more about preventing and eradicating roof rats. Residents are reminded to pick up fruit and nuts from the ground, keep garbage containers covered, keep pet waste cleaned from the yard, store bulk foods in sealed, rat-proof containers, keep pet food stored and harvest citrus promptly and completely.

People who suspect that they have roof rats should call Maricopa County Environmental Services Department at 602-506-6616. After selecting the English or Spanish option, select option 4 "to report a complaint," then press 2 "to file a complaint". Roof rat sightings can be reported by telephone Monday thru Friday from 8am-5pm. Sightings can also be filed electronically at http://www.maricopa.gov/EnvSvc/Complaints/Forms/ComplaintInput.aspx?category=39, select the "report a complaint" button at the top of the page. For more information please visit www.maricopa.gov/envsvc/, Arcadia Neighborhood (Phoenix) or the City of Scottsdale websites.