Palms and Roof Rats
Palm trees are iconic in Arizona, but their dense fronds and old skirts also make excellent nesting spots for roof rats. From there, rats can travel along walls and utility lines to reach rooflines and attics.
We inspect for signs of rodents near the house and check common entry points like roof returns, vents, and garage doors. Keeping palms trimmed and fronds cleaned out is one of the best ways to reduce rat activity, and we will let you know if your trees need attention.
Citrus and other fruit trees nearby add another food source. Picking up fallen fruit and storing birdseed in sealed bins helps take away easy meals.
Palm skirts also shelter scorpions and roaches, so trimming offers more than one benefit.
- Rooflines close to palms or tall trees
- Attic vents and roof returns
- Garage door corners and gaps
Scorpions in Rock and Walls
Rock landscaping and block walls around Oakwood Palms homes offer daytime shelter for bark scorpions. At night they hunt crickets and other insects drawn to the irrigated course.
Oakwood Palms course area pest control includes thorough barrier treatments around the foundation, walls, and doors. Our Black Light Scorpion Service adds a nighttime search when you want to see exactly what is out there.
Scorpions also climb palm trunks and textured stucco with ease, so we check rooflines and eaves near tall trees on every visit.
Ants and Everyday Pests
Ants nest under pavers and along turf edges, then march inside when the weather gets hot. We treat the nests outside and the trails inside. Our technicians are paid by the day, so they take the time to find where ants are really coming from instead of just spraying what is visible.
Bi-monthly service starts starting at $45 a month for homes up to 2,500 square feet, and same or next-day service keeps help close when you need it.
Pest control services in Oakwood Palms Course Area
Rodent control in Oakwood Palms Course Area
Trapping, exclusion and sealing for rats and mice.
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Barrier treatments where bark scorpions hide and travel.
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Stops trails at the source, not just on the counter.
Learn moreBlacklight scorpion service in Oakwood Palms Course Area
Night visits that find and remove scorpions you cannot see by day.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Do palm trees attract rats?
Untrimmed palms can give roof rats shelter and a path to your roof. Regular trimming combined with rodent control helps keep them away from your home.
Can you seal entry points?
We inspect and identify entry points during service and will recommend sealing options so rodents cannot get back in.
Is treatment okay for my dog near the palms?
Yes. Our products are chosen to be pet friendly and eco-friendly, and after application they are safe for children and animals alike.
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