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Pest Control in Laguna Hills, CA

Laguna Hills built most of its housing in two decades: Census estimates put 38.9% of homes in the 1970s and 34.7% in the 1980s. The city reminds residents that its open space is coyote habitat and that coyotes can be seen at any hour. Animal calls, coyotes included, go to Mission Viejo Animal Services, which serves Laguna Hills by contract. Mosquitoes and fire ants go to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District. Termites, rodents, ants and roaches are jobs for a licensed pest control company or exterminator, and the ones that list Laguna Hills as a service area are below.Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year, B25034 Year Structure Built (data.census.gov; replaces Census Reporter). Per city:, City of Laguna Hills, Living With Coyotes, City of Mission Viejo, Contact Animal Services, OCMVCD, Report an Issue

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Pest control services in Laguna Hills

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What's different about Laguna Hills

Common pests in Laguna Hills

Termites

Drywood termites live entirely inside wood and leave six-sided pellets behind. Subterranean termites, which UC IPM calls the most destructive in California, come up from the soil through mud tubes.Related: Termite inspection in Laguna Hills · Termite signs guide · Termite fumigation and local treatment guideSources: UC IPM, Drywood Termites, UC IPM, Subterranean and Other Termites

Rats and the backyard

OC Vector lists birdseed, pet food and fallen fruit and nuts among the things that draw roof rats, which travel along fences and utility lines. The city's coyote tips point the same way: put bird feeders away at night to avoid attracting rodents, and pick up fallen fruit.Related: Rodent control guideSources: OCMVCD, Rats, City of Laguna Hills, Living With Coyotes

Cockroaches

UC IPM describes the Turkestan cockroach as a newer invasive species that lives outdoors in places like water meter boxes, cracks in concrete, compost and leaf litter.Sources: UC IPM, Cockroaches

Mosquitoes

Invasive Aedes mosquitoes bite during the day and lay eggs at the waterline of saucers, buckets and vases. OC Vector can inspect a property that's breeding them.Sources: OCMVCD, Aedes Mosquitoes a.k.a. Ankle Biters, OCMVCD, Report an Issue

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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 Laguna Hills pest control

Who do I call about a coyote in Laguna Hills?

Mission Viejo Animal Services, at 949-470-3045. The city asks for your name, address and phone number and where the coyote was last seen. If a coyote attacks a person, call 911 right away.

Sources: City of Laguna Hills, Living With Coyotes

Does animal control remove healthy wildlife?

No. Mission Viejo Animal Services responds to injured or sick wildlife in Laguna Hills, but it says it isn't licensed to trap or relocate healthy wildlife. A private company can handle exclusion work.

Sources: City of Mission Viejo, Local Wildlife

What hours do Mission Viejo animal officers work?

Officers are on duty every day from 7 am to 10 pm for stray dogs, found animals and deceased animals. Call the main line, 949-470-3045, and press 2 to leave a message.

Sources: City of Mission Viejo, Contact Animal Services

Who handles mosquitoes and fire ants in Laguna Hills?

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, (714) 971-2421 or (949) 654-2421. For a suspected fire ant mound, an inspector visits within 1–3 business days.

Sources: OCMVCD, Contact Us, OCMVCD, Red Imported Fire Ants

Is OC Vector taking rat calls right now?

(RAT NOTICE) As of Nov 4, 2026, its Report an Issue page says the rat program is suspended until wintertime because of high mosquito activity. A licensed pest control company can trap and seal in the meantime.

Sources: OCMVCD, Report an Issue

How do I keep coyotes and rodents away from my yard?

The city suggests tightly closed trash containers, no pet food left out, bird feeders put away at night, fallen fruit picked up, compost covered and low shrubs trimmed. Several of those steps also cut off food for rats.

Sources: City of Laguna Hills, Living With Coyotes, OCMVCD, Rats

Who deals with a beehive on my property?

On private property, the owner does, usually by calling a private pest control company. OC Public Works says bees on public property in a city are that city's call.

Sources: OC Public Works, Bee/Rodent Services

Are any pest control companies based in Laguna Hills?

Yes, 3 have their office in Laguna Hills: Consumer Termite Control Inc, Quality First Termite Control, and Shimmy Pest Control Inc. In all, 31 licensed companies in our directory list Laguna Hills 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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