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Pest Control in Dana Point, CA

Dana Point shares its animal shelter with San Clemente, and most of its homes went up in the 1970s and 1980s: Census estimates put about 31% in each decade. Pest problems here split between three kinds of help. A licensed pest control company or exterminator handles termites, rodents and ants at the house. The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District takes mosquito and red imported fire ant calls. The Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA) runs the San Clemente–Dana Point Animal Shelter for animal calls. The companies below list Dana Point as a service area, and those with an office in town come first.Sources: City of Dana Point, Coastal Animal Services Authority, US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, B25034 Year Structure Built (data.census.gov; replaces Census Reporter). Per city:, OCMVCD, Report an Issue

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Pest control services in Dana Point

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What's different about Dana Point

Common pests in Dana Point

Termites

UC IPM says the western drywood termite is commonly found along the Pacific coastal region. Drywood colonies stay inside the wood they eat and push out small six-sided pellets. Subterranean termites live in the soil and build mud tubes to reach the house.Related: Termite inspection in Dana Point · Termite signs guide · Termite fumigation and local treatment guideSources: UC IPM, Drywood Termites, UC IPM, Subterranean and Other Termites

Roof rats

OC Vector says roof rats run along utility lines and fences and are drawn to birdseed, pet food and backyard fruit and nuts. UC IPM says to seal any opening larger than ¼ inch.Related: Rodent control guideSources: OCMVCD, Rats, UC IPM, Rats

Ankle-biter mosquitoes

Invasive Aedes mosquitoes are small, black and white-striped, and they bite in daytime, even indoors. Their eggs stick to the waterline of plant saucers, vases and buckets and can survive for years, so scrub those containers, don't just tip them out.Sources: OCMVCD, Aedes Mosquitoes a.k.a. Ankle Biters

Ants

The Argentine ant is the most common ant in and around California homes; UC IPM favors outdoor baits over sprays, which give only short-term control. A mound of aggressive stinging ants is a different matter: report it to OC Vector as a possible red imported fire ant colony.Sources: UC IPM, Ants, OCMVCD, Red Imported Fire Ants

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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 Dana Point pest control

Who handles animal control in Dana Point?

The Coastal Animal Services Authority, through the San Clemente–Dana Point Animal Shelter at 221 Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente, (949) 492-1617. It's open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. After hours, OC Sheriff dispatch at 949-770-6011 sends the on-duty Animal Control Officer.

Sources: City of Dana Point, Coastal Animal Services Authority, City of San Clemente, Animal Services (CASA)

Will the shelter remove a healthy raccoon or coyote from my yard?

The shelter picks up sick or injured wildlife in Dana Point and San Clemente. For healthy but unwelcome wildlife, it refers residents to licensed wildlife trappers. Sightings of coyotes, bobcats and mountain lions can be filed on its Wildlife Sighting Report.

Sources: City of San Clemente, Services Provided (CASA)

Who do I call about mosquitoes in Dana Point?

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, at (714) 971-2421 or (949) 654-2421. An inspector can look for breeding sources, and the district delivers free mosquitofish for use on your own property.

Sources: OCMVCD, Contact Us, OCMVCD, Report an Issue, OCMVCD, Request Mosquitofish

Have West Nile–positive mosquitoes been found in Dana Point this year?

Not as of Disease Week 42 (Oct 19–23, 2026): OC Vector's table lists 0 positive samples from Dana Point so far in 2026, out of 909 countywide. The district still calls the virus endemic to Orange County, so repellent and dumping standing water still matter.

Sources: OCMVCD, County Wide Mosquito Abundance by City, OCMVCD, West Nile Virus Activity in the County

Does OC Vector still help with rats?

(RAT NOTICE) As of Nov 4, 2026, the district's Report an Issue page says it has suspended the rat program until wintertime because of high mosquito activity. Until it returns, a licensed pest control company is the option for trapping and sealing. Rats on private property otherwise go to OC Vector, according to OC Public Works.

Sources: OCMVCD, Report an Issue, OC Public Works, Bee/Rodent Services

Who removes a beehive in Dana Point?

If the hive is on private property, the owner deals with it, usually by calling a private pest control company. OC Public Works says bee problems on public property inside a city go to that city.

Sources: OC Public Works, Bee/Rodent Services

Does being in a fire hazard zone affect my yard or a home sale?

The city says Very High zone properties must keep 100 feet of defensible space, and sellers must disclose the zone and show defensible-space compliance. Use the city's address map to check your zone. Clearing dense brush also removes cover that rats use.

Sources: City of Dana Point, Wildfire Preparedness, UC IPM, Rats

Are any pest control companies based in Dana Point?

Yes, 2 have their office in Dana Point: Harts Extermination and Spektor Pest Control. In all, 36 licensed companies in our directory list Dana Point as a service area. You can check any of them by license number with the state.

Related: California license-check guide · Sources: SoCal Pest Finder directory data (live; no link), CA DCA, License Search

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