The black rat (also called the roof rat) is common to Arizona. This rodent has a dark brown or black color, with a tail that's longer than the entire body. When you combine this rat's length with its long, hairless tail, the result can be a rodent that's 18 inches long.
The deer mouse is smaller but can spread hantavirus quite easily. An infected mouse would leave behind urine, feces, or saliva, and if someone in your family breaths in dust tainted by this waste, they could become infected.
The house mouse is also quite common in Arizona, and, despite its small size, each one can drop feces 50 times a day.
Unfortunately, these aren't the only types of rodents you might find in your home or business. The pack rat is yet another example of an Arizona rodent. These can be quite hazardous because of the feces and urine that accumulate in their living areas. Trained technicians at Green Home Pest Control can provide rodent control services, no matter which type of rodent has found a way into your home.