Kangaroo rats are small, fast‑moving desert rodents commonly found throughout Cave Creek. While they’re part of Arizona’s natural ecosystem, they can become a problem when they burrow near homes, damage landscaping, or invade garages and sheds. Local Choice Pest & Landscape Nutrition provides professional, humane, and highly effective kangaroo rat control designed specifically for Cave Creek’s desert terrain.

We protect your home while respecting local wildlife and desert ecosystems.  (1 Owl consumes 3000 rodents per year) 

Kangaroo rats are small, nocturnal rodents known for:

• Powerful hind legs and hopping movement
• Burrowing in sandy or loose soil
• Feeding on seeds, nuts, and desert vegetation
• Creating multiple entrances to their burrow systems

They typically nest in:

• Desert landscaping
• Rock beds
• Open soil areas
• Under sheds or decks
• Near foundations
• Around AC units

While they rarely enter homes, their burrows can cause:

• Soil erosion
• Damage to landscaping
• Undermined walkways or patios
• Increased predator activity (owls, snakes, coyotes)

You may have kangaroo rats if you notice:

• Small, round burrow openings
• Seed piles or food caches
• Tracks or tail drag marks in dust
• Nocturnal scratching or rustling sounds outside
• Damage to desert plants or seed‑rich landscaping

Early detection helps prevent larger burrow systems from forming.

We identify:

• Active burrows
• Feeding areas
• Soil conditions
• Landscaping risks
• Structural vulnerabilities
• Safety concerns for pets and children

This allows us to design a targeted, humane removal plan.

We use safe, environmentally responsible methods that:

• Remove active kangaroo rats
• Prevent re‑establishment
• Protect non‑target wildlife
• Comply with Arizona wildlife guidelines

Our approach is designed to be effective without harming the desert ecosystem.

Once activity is controlled, we:

• Treat burrows
• Collapse tunnels
• Remove harborage zones
• Stabilize soil where needed

This prevents future nesting and protects your property.

We provide recommendations and optional services to reduce future activity:

• Seed‑reducing landscaping adjustments
• Irrigation management
• Rock bed modifications
• Exclusion around sheds, patios, and AC units
• Foundation and block‑wall sealing

We help keep kangaroo rats away with:

• Seasonal monitoring
• Habitat modification
• Follow‑up treatments
• Ongoing exterior protection

We live here. We understand the wildlife here. We protect homes here.

Stop burrowing damage before it spreads.

 Call or text Local Choice Pest & Landscape Nutrition for a kangaroo rat inspection and quote.