Pack rats damage and destroy landscaping from nesting and feeding. Offspring seek nesting opportunities in cars, pool equipment and even get in to the ceiling voids of homes. They're avid chewers, often chewing on and through wires in cars, attics, spas and pool heaters. On the flipside, they not only help aerate soil, but their poop even helps fertilize any planted seeds! Additionally, packrats are food for bobcats, coyotes, owls, hawks and snakes. Those animals rely on these fuzzy furballs for a full belly.