In Arizona, roof rats are most active during the fall and ... fences and utility lines to reach fruit trees, pet food or garbage. Their nighttime activity also includes grooming and social ...

Residential citrus trees not only keep juice on the table, they help food banks supply fruit to people who need help.

As freezing temperatures hit the Valley while the area's iconic residential citrus trees bear fruit, Phoenicians may ... putting it to good use before the roof rats descend. The food bank's ...