Pest Control in Laguna Hills, CA: 31 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 Laguna Hills

Coyotes at all hours. The city says its open space is home to coyotes, that many have grown bolder near homes, and that they mostly hunt between sunset and sunrise but can appear any time. Small pets are at risk.Sources: City of Laguna Hills, Living With Coyotes
Report the sighting, with details. The city asks residents to call Mission Viejo Animal Services with their name, address, phone and where the coyote was last seen, and to call again if one enters a backyard and won't leave.Sources: City of Laguna Hills, Living With Coyotes
A five-city animal services contract. Mission Viejo Animal Services covers Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills and Rancho Santa Margarita from its shelter at 28095 Hillcrest.Sources: City of Mission Viejo, Contact Animal Services
Built in the 1970s and 1980s. Of 12,072 housing units, 38.9% date to the 1970s and 34.7% to the 1980s; only about 1.4% were built before 1940. The median home was built in 1980 (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:
Many shared walls. Nearly one unit in five (19.3%) is an attached single-family home, and another 17.7% are in buildings of five or more units. 30.0% 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. OC Vector's Disease Week 42 table (Oct 19–23, 2026) shows 0 positive samples from Laguna Hills this year; the county total is 909.Sources: OCMVCD, County Wide Mosquito Abundance by City
Population. The state estimates 30,275 residents on Jan 1, 2026, down 0.9% from a year earlier.Sources: CA Department of Finance, E-1 estimates (Jan 1, 2026)

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

Before you hire in Laguna Hills

Check the license in the DCA search, choosing "Structural Pest Control Board."Sources: SPCB, License verification, CA DCA, License Search
In a townhome or condo, ask the company whether the problem may extend to shared walls or common areas, and loop in your HOA before treatment.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:
For rats, ask whether the plan removes the attractants OC Vector names: birdseed, pet food and fallen fruit.Sources: OCMVCD, Rats
Ask which openings will be sealed; UC IPM says rats fit through gaps larger than ¼ inch.Sources: UC IPM, Rats
Get the inspection report before work begins, as state law requires.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 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.

Pest Control in Laguna Hills, CA

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Harts Extermination

Old Towne Termite and Pest Control

Oso Pest Control

Skyline Pest Control

Smart Pest Control Services Corp.

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