Yucca Frond Predation: Roof Rats Likely Culprit in Phoenix

Roof Rat Profile

• Arboreal; climb walls, trees, yuccas.
• Attracted to citrus (common in Phoenix).
• Chew yucca fronds at night.

Management

• Remove citrus fruit promptly.
• Trim trees away from structures.
• Snap traps on runways (not poison — secondary wildlife risk).
• Exclude from attic/roof access.

Resource: Mesa AZ roof rat guide (linked).