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Exterminator in Citrus Heights, CA

For pest control in Citrus Heights, call (916) 712-7030 to reach an independent local exterminator. The call is free and there's no obligation to hire. Typical jobs include sealing out roof rats, termite inspections, ant baiting and yellowjacket nests. For mosquitoes, contact the public agency, Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District.

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What Citrus Heights's homes mean for your pest control

A typical Citrus Heights home was built around 1977, about 49 years ago, and 62% of local homes are from before 1980. At that age, original vent screens, door sweeps and garage door seals are often worn. UC IPM notes that young rats can squeeze under a door with only a 1/2-inch gap and that mice fit through 1/4-inch openings, so small repairs matter. Landscaping has also had decades to fill in, which gives roof rats cover close to the walls.

About Citrus Heights

The area was originally called Sylvan until a real estate agent split it into 10-acre lots and renamed it Citrus Heights in 1910, and it became a city effective January 1, 1997 (the fifth in Sacramento County).

Citrus Heights at a glance
Population86,995 (Census ACS 2020–2024)
Median year homes were built1977 (about 49 years old)
Homes built before 198062%
Homes built in 2000 or later7%
Owner-occupied homes61%
CountySacramento County
Mosquito and vector controlSacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
Sewer agencySacSewer (Sacramento Area Sewer District)
Water supplierCitrus Heights Water District, California American Water, Sacramento Suburban Water District
Building permitsCity of Citrus Heights Community Development Department
Main highwaysI-80, I-80 Business and US-50
ZIP codes95610, 95621

Local rules, utilities and conditions in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights is served by the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District, which covers all of Sacramento and Yolo counties. It offers free mosquito home inspections and free mosquitofish when there's a need, and it may treat yellowjacket nests in the ground, trees or walls. It can't treat nests that have gone into a building's structure or upper floors of multi-story buildings; those need a private pest control company. Call 1-800-429-1022, and report dead birds to 1-877-968-2473. The district says invasive Aedes mosquitoes were first found in Sacramento County in Citrus Heights in 2019.

Citrus Heights is in Placer County, where the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District provides mosquito, tick and yellowjacket control. It responds to reports of heavy yellowjacket activity and notes that most yellowjacket nests in Placer County are underground. For rats, the district offers advice and may inspect severe cases, but it says it does not bait or trap, so rodent work goes to a private exterminator. Reach the district at (916) 380-5444 or toll-free at (888) 768-2343.

Buying or selling in Citrus Heights? The termite report is a Wood Destroying Pests and Organisms Inspection Report, and only a Branch 3 licensee working for a registered company can prepare it. The company must deliver it within 10 business days of starting the inspection. Section 1 lists active infestation or damage; Section 2 lists conditions likely to lead to it, like earth-to-wood contact or moisture. You can search the Structural Pest Control Board's database to see whether a property was inspected in the last two years.

Most pest control visits in Citrus Heights involve traps, baits, sealing small gaps and pesticide treatments rather than construction. Permits come up when termite or dry-rot damage means replacing structural wood; UC IPM notes that load-bearing repairs may call for an engineer or contractor and building permits. If a termite report recommends structural repairs, check with City of Citrus Heights Community Development Department before the work starts.

If rats or cockroaches seem to come up through drains in Citrus Heights, check the sewer side. UC IPM says rats can swim through sewers and enter through toilets or broken drains, and oriental cockroaches live in drains and water meter boxes. A exterminator can check cleanout caps and drain gaps; problems in public sewer mains go to SacSewer (Sacramento Area Sewer District).

Citrus Heights sits on the valley floor, where hot, dry stretches push Argentine ants indoors looking for water, according to UC IPM. Their colonies link into huge supercolonies, so spraying the trail inside won't stop them; outdoor baits that workers carry home work better. Mature street and yard trees also give roof rats a route to rooftops. UC IPM says roof rats routinely travel 300 feet or more for food and are often seen running along fences and utility lines at night.

Neighborhoods in Citrus Heights

Calls are connected with providers who serve all of Citrus Heights, including:

  • Sunrise MarketPlace
  • Sylvan Corners
  • Auburn Boulevard corridor
  • Stock Ranch
  • Antelope Crossing

Exterminator services in Citrus Heights

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Citrus Heights questions

How much does an exterminator cost in Citrus Heights?
There's no published price list for Citrus Heights, but national guides give a sense of range. Fixr's 2025 guide lists $158 to $288 for a one-time general pest visit and $500 to $750 for rat extermination that includes traps and sealing entry points. Termite fumigation and whole-home bed bug heat cost much more. Get a written quote after an inspection.
Who handles mosquitoes in Citrus Heights?
Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District is the public agency to contact about mosquitoes in Citrus Heights, so reach out to it before paying a private company to spray. At home, UC IPM recommends emptying anything that holds water, changing birdbath and pet water every week, and keeping pools treated. Call (916) 712-7030 for other pests such as rats, ants, termites and wasps in walls.
Are roof rats common in Citrus Heights?
Roof rats and Norway rats live in almost all California cities, according to UC IPM. Roof rats nest in trees, ivy and attics and eat backyard fruit and nuts. Signs include droppings, hollowed-out citrus, noises in the attic at night and rats running along fences or utility lines. Sealing openings larger than 1/4 inch is the longest-lasting fix.
Does my landlord in Citrus Heights have to pay for pest control?
Usually, yes. Civil Code §1941.1 requires landlords to keep rentals free of rodents and vermin, and the California Attorney General lists pest control as a landlord duty. The exception is when a tenant's failure to keep the unit clean or dispose of garbage substantially caused the problem (§1941.2). Report pests in writing and keep copies.
Does Sacramento Exterminator Line do the pest control work in Citrus Heights?
No. Sacramento Exterminator Line is a free call line, not a pest control company. When you call (916) 712-7030, you're connected with an independent local exterminator who serves Citrus Heights. You discuss the inspection, price and treatment directly with that company and decide whether to hire them.

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Ready to deal with pests in Citrus Heights? Call (916) 712-7030 to reach an independent local pest control company. Before any work begins, ask for its Structural Pest Control Board registration, a written price and the names of the pesticides it plans to use.

Sources

  1. American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25024, B25034, B25035) — U.S. Census Bureau
  2. Pest Notes: Rats (Publication 74106, updated 06/2025) — UC Statewide IPM Program, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
  3. Pest Notes: House Mouse (Publication 7483, updated 07/2025) — UC Statewide IPM Program
  4. Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District home page (free home inspection, free mosquitofish) — Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
  5. Service Around Your Home (service requests, mosquitofish, yellowjacket control, dead birds) — Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
  6. Yellowjackets and Paper Wasps — Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
  7. About Us (district history and service area) — Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
  8. Help Us Detect Invasive Mosquito Species — Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
  9. About the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District (brochure) — Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District
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  11. Rodents — Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District
  12. Termites: Questions and Answers (publication 19_087, rev. 03/2019) — California Structural Pest Control Board
  13. How do I become a Structural Pest Control Board licensee? (The Three Branches of Structural Pest Control) — California Structural Pest Control Board
  14. Structural Pest Control Act and Rules and Regulations (Bus. & Prof. Code §§8505, 8516, 8538, 8550, 8555; 16 CCR §§1984, 1990), updated January 2026 — California Structural Pest Control Board
  15. Search for Termite Inspection Information (WDO property search) — California Structural Pest Control Board
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  17. Pest Notes: Drywood Termites (Publication 7440) — UC Statewide IPM Program
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