Roof Rats & Packrats: Tucson Rodents Love Monsoon Season

Rodents like roof rats and packrats invade Tucson homes during monsoon season. Call Desert Shield to keep them out.

The monsoon rains may cool Tucson’s desert air, but they also send rodents racing indoors. From attics to garages, roof rats and packrats are looking for a dry, safe place to shelter—and unfortunately, your home checks all the boxes.

At Desert Shield Pest Control, we’ve seen a sharp rise in rodent activity during monsoon months. Here's what you need to know to stay protected.

🌧️ Why Rodents Invade Homes During Monsoons

Heavy rains flood burrows and expose rodent nests, pushing them to seek shelter in:

• Attics and crawl spaces

• Garages and sheds

• Walls and insulation

• Vehicle engine bays (especially packrats)

They’re attracted to warmth, safety, and easy access to food—especially pet food, bird seed, and pantry items.

🐭 Rodents You’re Most Likely to See in Tucson

• Roof Rats – Agile climbers that nest in attics and trees

• Packrats – Build nests from twigs, paper, and debris, often in garages and cars

• Field Mice – Small but fast-breeding invaders

⚠️ Signs of a Rodent Problem

• Scratching sounds in walls or ceiling

• Droppings along baseboards or near food

• Gnawed wires, insulation, or plastic

• Nests made of twigs, leaves, and trash

• Musty odors or urine stains

🛡️ How Desert Shield Helps

We don’t just bait and trap—we inspect, seal, and exclude. Our rodent control service includes:

1. Full inspection of entry points and activity zones

2. Safe baiting systems

3. Exclusion work (seal-up service)

4. Follow-up inspections to ensure success

✅ Stop Rodents Before They Multiply

Rodents reproduce quickly—waiting just a few days can turn a small issue into a major infestation.

📞 Call Desert Shield Pest Control at (520) 850-3345

Serving Tucson, Vail, and surrounding areas with expert rodent control.