Pest Control in Dana Point, CA: 36 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 Dana Point

One shelter for two cities. Dana Point's animal services come from CASA, which runs the San Clemente–Dana Point Animal Shelter on Avenida Fabricante in San Clemente. The city page says animals in its care are never euthanized for lack of space or after a set time.Sources: City of Dana Point, Coastal Animal Services Authority
Apex predators are tracked. The shared shelter logs reported sightings of mountain lions, coyotes and bobcats, and it picks up sick or injured wildlife in San Clemente and Dana Point. For healthy wildlife it points residents to licensed trappers.Sources: City of San Clemente, Services Provided (CASA)
A 1970s–80s housing stock. Census estimates count 16,484 housing units; 31.6% were built in the 1970s and 31.2% in the 1980s, and about 53% before 1980. The median home dates to 1979 (ACS 2020–2024, tables B25034 and B25035).Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, B25034 Year Structure Built (data.census.gov; replaces Census Reporter). Per city:
Lots of attached and rented homes. 51.9% of units are detached houses and 13.5% are attached single-family homes; 37.6% of occupied homes are rented (ACS 2020–2024, tables B25024 and B25003).Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, B25024 Units in Structure (B25003 Tenure and B25035 Median Year Built use the same URL pattern with the table ID swapped). Per city:
No West Nile–positive mosquitoes listed for 2026. As of Disease Week 42 (Oct 19–23, 2026), OC Vector's table shows 0 positive samples from Dana Point this year, against 909 countywide. The district says the virus is endemic to Orange County.Sources: OCMVCD, County Wide Mosquito Abundance by City, OCMVCD, West Nile Virus Activity in the County
A Fire Risk Reduction Community. The city says it earned this state designation (Resolution No. 2026-01) and that, in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, properties must keep 100 feet of defensible space, with the most intensive work in the first 30 feet.Sources: City of Dana Point, Wildfire Preparedness
Population. The state estimates 32,268 residents on Jan 1, 2026, down 0.8% from a year earlier.Sources: CA Department of Finance, E-1 estimates (Jan 1, 2026)

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

Before you hire in Dana Point

Look up the company's license in the state's DCA search with "Structural Pest Control Board" selected.Sources: SPCB, License verification, CA DCA, License Search
For a raccoon, skunk or coyote problem, ask whether the company does exclusion and what it will seal, since the shelter only picks up sick or injured wildlife.Sources: City of San Clemente, Services Provided (CASA)
If tenting comes up, ask when you'll get the fumigation notice; the law sets a minimum of 48 hours before the work.Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)
On a 1970s or 1980s house, ask whether the plan covers both rodents and wood-destroying pests, and get each in writing.Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, B25034 Year Structure Built (data.census.gov; replaces Census Reporter). Per city:, SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)
Keep the inspection report; state law says you get it before any work starts.Sources: SPCB, Structural Pest Control Act (PDF)

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: Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, (714) 971-2421
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 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.

Pest Control in Dana Point, CA

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Crest Pest Control of Orange County

Metropolis Pest Management

Newport Exterminating

Old Towne Termite and Pest Control

Oso Pest Control

Pest Flex

Quality First Termite Control

Skyline Pest Control

Smart Pest Control Services Corp.

Southern California Exterminators

Wipe Out Pest Control

Pest control services in Dana Point