Pest Control in Carson, CA: 26 Licensed Exterminators

Listings come from public California license records and company-supplied service areas. Always confirm license status and details with the company before hiring.

What's different about Carson

A regional district handles mosquitoes. GLACVCD, formed in 1952, serves 36 cities plus unincorporated areas, and Carson has its own trustee on the district board. It covers mosquitoes, midges and black flies, not rodents or bees.Sources: Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, Overview, GLACVCD, Board Members, GLACVCD, Links to Agencies to Help With Vectors
West Nile in Carson in 2026. The district's first WNV-positive mosquito sample from Carson came on 06/16/2026. By the Oct 29 update the city had 12 positive samples, and a dead bird found 08/20/2026 also tested positive.Sources: GLACVCD, West Nile Virus Activity 2026
A heavy year across the district. On Sept 28, 2026, the district said WNV activity had passed last year's levels and was trending above the five-year average: 384 positive mosquito samples and 78 positive dead birds, against 104 and 2 a year earlier. LA County Public Health had reported over 100 human cases and five deaths.Sources: GLACVCD, Heightened West Nile Virus Activity Across Greater Los Angeles (Sept 28, 2026)
Flea-borne typhus is a countywide risk. LA County reported a record 220 cases in 2025 and 109 cases in 2026 as of Sept 22. Public Health says the risk is countywide and that infected fleas are commonly found on rats, free-roaming cats and opossums.Sources: LA County, Public Health Reports All-Time High of Flea-Borne Typhus Cases (Apr 2, 2026), LA County, Public Health Reports Outbreak of Flea-Borne Typhus (Sept 22, 2026)
Animal control is a city service. A city-employed Animal Control Officer works Monday to Thursday. The city coordinates with LA County Animal Care and Control on aggressive animals and dog bites. Carson also has a Coyote Management Plan.Sources: City of Carson, Animal Control, City of Carson, Coyotes
Mostly pre-1980 homes. Census estimates count 28,178 housing units. About 77.5% were built before 1980, including 32.6% in the 1960s and 21.0% in the 1950s; about 11% are from 2000 or later. The median home dates to 1966 (ACS 2020–2024, tables B25034 and B25035).Sources: U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020–2024, Table B25034, U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020–2024 housing tables
A large mobile-home community. About 8.2% of Carson's housing units, roughly 2,323, are mobile homes, a far higher share than in the other cities in this batch (ACS 2020–2024, table B25024). The city's Mobilehome Space Rent Control Ordinance covers 21 rent-controlled mobile home parks.Sources: U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020–2024 housing tables, City of Carson, Mobilehome Space Rent Control Ordinance
Renters can call the county about rodents. LA County Public Health says renters may report rodent problems to 888-700-9995 or file a complaint online, and an inspector may visit to see whether the property owner must fix something.Sources: LA County Public Health, Rats
Population. The state estimates 91,790 residents on Jan 1, 2026, down 0.4% from a year earlier, in 28,114 housing units.Sources: CA Department of Finance, E-1 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State (Jan 1, 2026)

Common pests in Carson

Termites

UC IPM says the western drywood termite is commonly found along the Pacific coastal region. Look for six-sided pellets and tiny kickout holes in wood. Subterranean termites, the most destructive in California, leave mud tubes on foundations and walls.Related: Termite inspection in Carson · Termite signs guide · Termite fumigation and local treatment guideSources: UC IPM, Drywood Termites, UC IPM, Subterranean and Other Termites

Mosquitoes and green pools

The vector district says a single neglected "green" pool can produce up to 3 million mosquitoes in a month. Culex mosquitoes, the West Nile carriers, are most active from dusk to dawn, so that's when repellent matters most. Report green pools to the district.Sources: GLACVCD, home page, GLACVCD, Heightened West Nile Virus Activity Across Greater Los Angeles (Sept 28, 2026)

Rats and fleas

In LA County, the fleas that spread typhus ride on rats, free-roaming cats and opossums. Public Health advises sealing openings where animals can get in, closing off crawl spaces, and keeping trash in containers with tight lids. Its rat guidance also favors snap traps indoors and closing openings more than ¼ inch wide.Related: Rodent control guideSources: LA County, Public Health Reports Outbreak of Flea-Borne Typhus (Sept 22, 2026), LA County Public Health, Rats

Bed bugs in multi-unit buildings

When a landlord has a unit inspected, California law says the landlord must tell the tenants of inspected units, in writing, within two business days of getting the pest company's findings. If a common area is infested, all tenants must be told. Tenants are expected to cooperate with the inspection.Sources: California Civil Code §1954.605, California Civil Code §1954.604

Turkestan cockroaches

This newer invasive roach usually lives outdoors: in water meter boxes, cracks in concrete, compost, leaf litter and sewers. Females are often confused with the oriental cockroach. German and brownbanded roaches are the ones that breed entirely indoors.Sources: UC IPM, Cockroaches

Bee swarms

In LA County, honeybee swarms are most common in April, May and June. Left alone, a resting swarm usually moves on within two to three days.Sources: LA County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures, Nuisance Bee Complaints

Before you hire in Carson

Look the company up on the state's DCA license search with "Structural Pest Control Board" selected.Sources: Structural Pest Control Board, License verification, CA Department of Consumer Affairs, License Search
Renting with rats? You can contact LA County Public Health at 888-700-9995 as well as your landlord.Sources: LA County Public Health, Rats
If your building is being inspected for bed bugs, expect written results from the landlord within two business days of the findings.Sources: California Civil Code §1954.605
Ask a rodent company how it will seal crawl-space and wall openings, not just set traps.Sources: LA County, Public Health Reports Outbreak of Flea-Borne Typhus (Sept 22, 2026), LA County Public Health, Rats
Bee swarms, green pools and coyotes have their own public contacts listed above; save the exterminator for the house.Sources: LA County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures, Nuisance Bee Complaints, GLACVCD, home page, City of Carson, Coyotes

Typical service types to ask about

Termite inspection: Ask for the written inspection report and which parts of the house it covers.
Rodent control: Ask where traps or sealing work will go and whether follow-up visits are part of the price you're quoted.
Bed bug services: Ask how many visits the plan includes and what you need to do before each one.
Ants and cockroaches: Ask what the technician found and where products will be applied.
Bees and wasps: Ask whether the company removes a live colony or only treats it.
Wildlife concerns: Start with the animal control answer above, since some animal calls go to a public agency.
Mosquitoes and vectors: Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, (562) 944-9656
Other structural services: Ask which license branch covers the work and get the scope in writing.

What this directory covers and what it does not

SoCal Pest Finder is an independent directory. Company profiles include source links and dated public-license information. A listing is not an endorsement, inspection, ranking, or availability statement. County service statements are separate from city service-area evidence.

The pest notes on this page come from public sources such as UC IPM, the county vector control district and the city, and each one links to where it came from. They can't tell you what is going on at your address, and we don't quote prices or rate companies. For that, have a licensed company inspect.

Frequently asked questions about Carson pest control

Who do I call about mosquitoes in Carson?

The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, at (562) 944-9656. Inspections and treatments come at no extra cost. Free mosquitofish are available after a service request, placed by a district technician, though not in ponds with koi.

Sources: Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, Overview, GLACVCD, Our Services, GLACVCD, Mosquitofish

Has West Nile virus been found in Carson this year?

Yes. The first positive mosquito sample from Carson was collected June 16, 2026. As of Oct 29 the city had 12 positive samples and one positive dead bird. Report dead birds at westnile.ca.gov or 1-877-WNV-BIRD.

Sources: GLACVCD, West Nile Virus Activity 2026

Who handles rats in Carson?

Not the mosquito district, which doesn't cover rodents. If you rent, LA County Public Health takes rodent complaints at 888-700-9995 or online, and an inspector may check whether the owner has to fix the problem. For trapping or sealing a house, hire a licensed pest control company.

Sources: GLACVCD, Links to Agencies to Help With Vectors, LA County Public Health, Rats

Is flea-borne typhus a concern in Carson?

LA County Public Health calls the risk countywide. The county reported a record 220 cases in 2025 and 109 in 2026 as of Sept 22. Infected fleas are commonly found on rats, free-roaming cats and opossums, so seal entry points and close off crawl spaces.

Sources: LA County, Public Health Reports All-Time High of Flea-Borne Typhus Cases (Apr 2, 2026), LA County, Public Health Reports Outbreak of Flea-Borne Typhus (Sept 22, 2026)

My Carson apartment building has bed bugs. What does the landlord have to tell me?

If your unit was inspected, the landlord must give you the pest company's findings in writing within two business days of receiving them. If a common area is infested, every tenant gets notice. You're expected to cooperate with inspections, with entry handled under the usual notice rules.

Sources: California Civil Code §1954.605, California Civil Code §1954.604

What do I do about a bee swarm in Carson?

If it's out of the way, wait. LA County says swarms usually leave in two to three days. If it can't stay, call a beekeeper or a pest control company. Under County Public Health Ordinance 11.02.190, whoever controls the property must abate a feral colony that becomes a nuisance. Questions: (800) 233-9279.

Sources: LA County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures, Nuisance Bee Complaints

Who handles animal control and coyotes in Carson?

The city does. Its Animal Control Officer works Monday to Thursday through Public Safety, 310-952-1786. Report coyote sightings at (310) 830-7600 x1788, and call 911 if a coyote is aggressive or attacking someone.

Sources: City of Carson, Animal Control, City of Carson, Coyotes

Are any pest control companies based in Carson?

Yes, Bug Stop Services has its office in Carson. In all, 26 licensed companies in our directory list Carson as a service area. Check any license number with the state before you hire.

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