Get Rid of Rodents, Mice, and Rats in the Phoenix Valley

  • Decades of Local Expertise

  • Experienced, Trustworthy, and Licensed Technicians

  • Family-Owned with a Strong Community Connection

  • Eco-Conscious Approach to Pest Control

In addition to house mice, packrats, and deer mice, roof rats have invaded the Valley. They are especially fond of living in citrus trees and are notoriously difficult to control. Russell Pest Control is committed to total management of rodent infestations. We have the tools and equipment to manage rodent infestations.

Causes of Rodent infestations

Rodents can be found anywhere there is a potential food source for them. For Valley citrus tree owners, the cause is hanging from their favorite orange tree. For pet owners, the source is in their pet’s food or water dish. Any source of food or water can bring on a rodent infestation. These include unsecured garbage, gardens, bird feeders, compost piles, and more. They are particularly fond of unscreened roof vents or other openings where they can hide and make their nests. A garage which is cracked open just a tiny bit is an open invitation for these tenacious creatures to seek shelter and breed within.

Controlling and treating Rodent infestations

Rodent infestations require a multi-pronged approach, such as that we have already outlined above. We also ask the homeowner to take preventative measures such as repairing foundation cracks, cleaning up citrus fruit as soon as it falls, keeping the garage door closed, securing trash, and storing pet food in tightly-sealed containers. In addition to carrying fleas and diseases, rodents can be extremely destructive, as they are desperate to gnaw on almost anything.

Indoor rodent infestations require meticulous housekeeping practices, tightly-sealed food storage, frequent trash removal, and plumbing repair if leaks are present.

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Our Service Area

Our service area covers all cities Valleywide, including Phoenix, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Good Year, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe, Rio Verde, Ahwatukee, North Mountain, Camelback East, Deer Valley, and more. If you aren’t sure whether or not we service your area, call us!

Phoenix Neighborhoods We Serve

Grandview, Liberty, Wild Flower, Westgate, Arrowhead Ranch, North Mountain Village, Maryvale Village, Encanto Village, Deer Valley, Peoria, Hillcrest Ranch, Mountain Cove, San Estrella Estates, PebbleCreek, Encore at Eastmark, Desert View, Central City, Eastlake Park, Coronado, Windsor Square, Willo, Sunnyslope, Nuestro Barrio, North Gateway, Maryvale Village, Estrella, Tatum Ranch, Biltmore, Papago, Squaw Peak, Kierland, Desert Ridge, Pleasant Valley Estates, Laveen, Melrose, Oakland, Royal Palm, Washington Park, Midtown, East Orangewood, Moon Valley, Autumn Ridge, Basking Ridge, Sweetwater Ranch, Heritage Terrace, McCormick Ranch, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Turtle Creek, Cheyenne Village, Parque Vista Estates, Norma Estates, Melrose Estates, Sun View Estates

Benefits of Rodents, Mice, and Rats Control Services

  • Rodents represent significant public health concerns because of their ability to transmit numerous diseases that affect humans and pets. These persistent pests carry pathogens responsible for severe conditions, including Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, Salmonellosis, and Rat-bite Fever, through their droppings, urine, saliva, and parasites. A single mouse produces approximately 50-75 droppings daily, contaminating surfaces throughout infested areas with microscopic particles that become airborne during normal household activities. At Russell Pest Control, our comprehensive rodent management programs focus on eliminating these disease vectors while sanitizing contaminated areas, substantially reducing health risks for household members. Our technicians implement thorough control measures addressing visible rodents and hidden populations nesting within structural voids, creating healthier indoor environments free from the pathogens these mammals introduce and spread throughout homes and businesses.

  • Rodents cause extensive structural damage through their constant gnawing behavior, which is necessary for maintaining appropriately sized incisors that never stop growing. Their powerful teeth easily damage building materials, including wood, drywall, insulation, and even concrete, creating access pathways throughout structures while compromising building integrity. Their tendency to chew electrical wiring is particularly concerning, creating serious fire hazards that are responsible for thousands of residential fires annually. Rats and mice damage plumbing components, HVAC systems, and telecommunications infrastructure through nesting activities and material collection. At Russell Pest Control, our professional rodent services address current infestations while implementing preventative measures to protect structural components from future damage. This comprehensive approach safeguards property investments by eliminating destructive rodent populations before they compromise critical building systems or create costly repair situations.

  • Rodents contaminate approximately ten times more food than they consume through constant nibbling behavior, droppings, urine marking, and hair shedding. Their feeding patterns involve sampling numerous food sources throughout their territory and spreading bacteria and pathogens across multiple locations during nightly foraging activities. This contamination extends beyond prominent food storage areas, including dishes, utensils, countertops, and food preparation surfaces regularly traversed by mice and rats. At Russell Pest Control, our rodent elimination services include thoroughly identifying contaminated areas requiring sanitation while implementing protection measures for pantries, cabinets, and food storage zones. Our technicians provide practical recommendations for proper food storage practices, preventing future attraction while eliminating current contamination sources supporting rodent populations. This focused approach creates safer food-handling environments while removing the nutritional resources sustaining rodent infestations.

  • Established rodent populations create distinctive unpleasant odors throughout infested structures through multiple sources, including urine marking, droppings accumulation, body oils, and decomposition of deceased specimens in inaccessible areas. These persistent odors become particularly noticeable in enclosed spaces with limited ventilation, such as attics, wall voids, and crawlspaces where colonies typically establish. Beyond the immediate unpleasantness, these odors often trigger respiratory irritation and allergic responses in sensitive individuals. At Russell Pest Control, our comprehensive rodent management includes odor source identification and elimination by removing nesting materials, droppings, and deceased specimens from accessible areas. We implement specialized treatment protocols for established infestations addressing embedded odors in building materials after rodent elimination, restoring fresh indoor air quality while removing the malodorous reminders of previous rodent activity.

  • The psychological impact of rodent infestations extends beyond physical property concerns, creating significant stress and anxiety for occupants aware of these unwelcome inhabitants. The unsettling sounds of rodents traveling through walls during night hours, visible evidence of their activity, and concerns about health implications collectively contribute to household tension and discomfort. At Russell Pest Control, our professional rodent services provide comprehensive solutions to eliminating these stressors through thorough control measures addressing all aspects of infestations. Our systematic approach leaves nothing to chance, implementing effective elimination protocols, structural exclusion preventing re-entry, habitat modification reducing attractiveness, and monitoring systems confirming lasting results. This thorough methodology provides confidence that the rodent situation has been entirely resolved rather than temporarily suppressed, allowing normal household activities to resume without the constant worry about unwelcome rodent encounters.

Rodents, Mice, and Rats Control Process

  • Inspection & Assessment

    Effective rodent management begins with comprehensive property evaluation, which identifies the full scope of the infestation beyond apparent signs. At Russell Pest Control, our detailed inspection examines interior and exterior environments using specialized tools to reveal hidden rodent activity. Our technicians systematically search for droppings, grease marks, gnaw damage, nesting materials, urine stains, and footprints indicating travel pathways throughout the structure. We utilize infrared technology to identify heat signatures from active nests while employing borescopes to examine inaccessible void spaces where rodents typically establish colonies. This thorough assessment determines species identification, population size, entry points, harborage areas, and contributing factors supporting the infestation. The resulting documentation guides the development of targeted elimination strategies addressing the specific characteristics of each situation rather than generic approaches missing crucial factors in the rodent life cycle and behavior patterns affecting treatment success.

  • Exclusion & Sealing Entry Points

    Rodents demonstrate a remarkable ability to enter structures through surprisingly small openings—mice require only a quarter-inch gap, while rats access through half-inch openings. Effective control necessitates identifying and sealing these entry pathways, preventing continued access and population reinforcement. At Russell Pest Control, our exclusion services utilize specialized materials resistant to rodent gnawing including steel wool, metal flashing, hardware cloth, and commercial exclusion products designed explicitly for rodent prevention. Our technicians systematically seal foundation cracks, utility penetrations, roof intersections, vent openings, and door sweeps, creating comprehensive structural barriers against rodent entry. For commercial facilities, we implement loading dock protection, overhead door sealing, and perimeter exclusion strategies addressing these buildings' unique access challenges. This thorough exclusion process creates lasting protection by physically preventing rodent entry rather than solely relying on ongoing chemical or trapping methods requiring perpetual maintenance.

  • Baiting & Trapping

    Strategic population reduction forms the core of immediate rodent control, utilizing carefully selected methods based on infestation characteristics, structural factors, and safety considerations. Russell Pest Control's integrated approach combines several complementary techniques, maximizing effectiveness while maintaining appropriate safety profiles. For accessible areas, we implement various trapping methods, including snap traps, live capture devices, and glue boards strategically placed along identified travel pathways. In less accessible locations, we utilize tamper-resistant bait stations containing rodenticides explicitly formulated for the target species, placed according to strict safety protocols protecting non-target organisms. All placements follow rodent behavior patterns established during the inspection phase, positioning control devices where rodents naturally travel rather than random distribution. This strategic approach creates rapid population reduction while minimizing the potential for trap shyness or bait aversion, often resulting from improper placement methods.

  • Removal & Sanitation

    Complete rodent management extends beyond population control by properly handling rodent remains, nesting materials, and contaminated areas, posing continued health risks despite successful elimination. At Russell Pest Control, our service protocols include thoroughly removing trapped specimens, accessible nesting materials, and accumulated droppings from areas where removal is possible. When necessary, our technicians utilize appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators, while implementing proper disposal methods for potentially infectious materials. We offer specialized cleanup services for heavily contaminated areas such as attics or crawlspaces, including insulation replacement, antimicrobial application, and HEPA vacuuming, removing microscopic contaminants. These sanitation measures address the visible evidence of previous rodent activity and the invisible biological residues containing pathogens potentially affecting human health long after the rodents have been eliminated, creating truly restored environments safe for everyday household activities.

Faq’s

  • Common signs include droppings, gnawed wires, scratching noises, and a strong urine smell.

  • We use pet- and child-safe rodent control solutions, including tamper-proof bait stations.

  • It depends on the severity, but most infestations are controlled within 1–2 weeks with follow-up prevention measures.

  • Yes, where there’s one, there are likely more. Mice reproduce rapidly, so early intervention is key.

  • Seal entry points, eliminate food sources, and maintain cleanliness to discourage rodent activity.

  • Yes, we offer humane trapping and relocation services when possible.

  • Some methods, like sealing entry points, can help prevent other pests, but insects may need additional treatments.

  • Without proper exclusion, rodents can return. That’s why sealing entry points is crucial.

  • Yes, we provide maintenance plans for long-term rodent control and prevention.

  • Wear gloves, dispose of them in a sealed bag, and disinfect the area to prevent disease spread.