Sun Groves Pest Control

Citrus Trees and Roof Rats

Roof rats feed on citrus and nest in thick, leafy branches. From there, they can travel along block walls and limbs to rooftops, slipping into attics through gaps around tiles and vents.

Look for fruit hollowed out while still hanging on the tree, often with just the rind left behind. That is one of the clearest signs roof rats are visiting your yard.

Roof rats are most active at night, so the first sign is often a sound rather than a sighting. Pets staring at a wall or ceiling can be a clue too.

Hollowed out fruit on the tree
Droppings near the tree base or garage
Branches touching the roof
Scratching in the attic at night

Blossom Season Brings Bees

When citrus blooms in spring, bees arrive in large numbers. Most are simply foraging and will move on, but swarms sometimes settle into nearby walls, irrigation boxes, or meter covers to build a colony.

If you see a steady stream of bees going in and out of a small opening, keep people and pets away and give us a call. Africanized bees are present in Arizona, so professional handling is the safe choice.

Wasps also visit citrus in bloom and may build nests under nearby eaves or patio covers. We remove those nests and treat the area during regular visits.

Sun Groves Pest Control for the Whole Yard

Ants are also drawn to fallen fruit and the sweet residue aphids leave on leaves. Our bi-monthly service treats ants, scorpions, and other pests while we inspect for rodent activity around trees. Picking up dropped fruit and trimming limbs back from the roof helps everything work better.

Our technicians are paid by the day, so they can check the tree canopy, roofline, and garage without rushing to the next stop.