Pack Rat Control in Cave Creek, AZ

Pack rats chew wiring, irrigation lines and AC components, and build nests that attract rattlesnakes. We remove them, clean out the nests and seal them out.

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Licensed, bonded & insured  ·  2,700+ customers since 2019

What’s included

  • Inspection for nests and activity
  • Humane removal
  • Nest removal and cleanup
  • Sanitizing the affected area
  • Exclusion around AC units, sheds and BBQ islands
  • Long-term prevention

Priced from a measured property assessment, not a phone estimate.

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Why pack rats are a problem

Pack rats, also called wood rats, build large nests called middens out of debris and cactus pads. They chew wiring, irrigation lines and AC components, can spread ticks and fleas, and their nests attract rattlesnakes.

Where they nest

  • Sheds and garages
  • AC units
  • BBQ islands
  • Rock piles and block walls
  • Attics

How we remove them

Inspection

We find the nests, the activity and the way in.

Removal

Humane removal that follows Arizona wildlife guidelines.

Nest removal and cleanup

We remove the nesting material and clean and sanitize the area.

Exclusion

AC units, BBQ islands, sheds, garages, utility penetrations and block-wall openings get sealed.

Common questions

Still unsure? Call (480) 450-4660 and ask.

Do you remove pack rat nests?

Yes. We remove the nesting material and clean and sanitize the affected area.

Are your methods humane?

Yes. Removal is humane and follows Arizona wildlife guidelines.

Why do pack rats keep coming back?

Usually because the way in is still open. Exclusion, sealing the gaps they use, is the step that keeps them out.

How much does it cost?

Every price comes from a measured property assessment, not a phone estimate. Request a free estimate and we will give you a real number for your property.

How it works

The same process for every property, from a one-off termite inspection to a year-round program. The same process for every property.

  1. 01

    Request an estimate

    Call, text or request online. It takes about two minutes.

  2. 02

    We measure the property

    Measuring software gives us exact square footage, so the price is a real number. Measuring software gives exact square footage, so the price is real.

  3. 03

    Treatment day

    Exterior barrier, interior on request, nutrition where it is needed. You get a written summary. Exterior, interior on request, nutrition where needed. Written summary.

  4. 04

    Ongoing service

    Recurring visits on a schedule that suits the property.

Get a price for your property

We measure the property, scope the work and price it.

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