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What Davis's homes mean for your pest control

The median home in Davis dates to 1983, about 43 years ago. That's long enough for trees and shrubs to be fully grown. UC IPM recommends removing limbs within 6 feet of the roof and keeping shrubs at least 2 feet apart and away from walls, because roof rats use branches and dense plants to reach attics. It also warns that stucco running down to the soil can hide subterranean termites, so ask an inspector to look closely at the base of the walls.

About Davis

Davis runs a Resale Program: residential properties must go through either a city resale inspection or self-certification before a sale, with 1-, 2- and 3-unit properties subject to the inspection process, to confirm minimum building, health and fire-safety standards.

Davis at a glance
Population66,978 (Census ACS 2020–2024)
Median year homes were built1983 (about 43 years old)
Homes built before 198045%
Homes built in 2000 or later21%
Owner-occupied homes44%
CountyYolo County
Mosquito and vector controlSacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
Sewer agencyCity of Davis Public Works Utilities & Operations
Water supplierCity of Davis Public Works - Water Division
Building permitsCity of Davis Community Development and Sustainability Department
Main highwaysInterstate 80 and State Route 113
ZIP codes95616, 95618

Local rules, utilities and conditions in Davis

Davis 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.

Davis 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 Davis? 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 Davis 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 Davis Community Development and Sustainability Department before the work starts.

If rats or cockroaches seem to come up through drains in Davis, 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 City of Davis Public Works Utilities & Operations.

Davis 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.

Flood notes for Davis

The City says FEMA's current flood hazard areas south of I-80 stop at the west levee of the Yolo Bypass; FEMA's flood layer maps roughly 8% of the city as Special Flood Hazard Area.

Renting in Davis?

Only about 44% of Davis homes are owner-occupied, so many residents rent. California landlords must keep rentals free of rodents and vermin (Civil Code §1941.1), and the Attorney General lists pest control for rats, roaches and bed bugs as part of a habitable home. Tenants must keep their unit clean and dispose of trash properly (§1941.2). Report pests in writing and keep copies; landlords can't retaliate for a good-faith bed bug report (§1942.5).

Neighborhoods in Davis

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

  • Downtown Davis
  • Old North Davis
  • Mace Ranch
  • Wildhorse
  • Village Homes
  • Stonegate
  • Willowbank

Exterminator services in Davis

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Davis questions

How much does an exterminator cost in Davis?
There's no published price list for Davis, 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 Davis?
Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District is the public agency to contact about mosquitoes in Davis, 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 Davis?
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 Davis 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 Davis?
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 Davis. 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 Davis? 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. Search For A License — California Structural Pest Control Board
  3. Pest Notes: Rats (Publication 74106, updated 06/2025) — UC Statewide IPM Program, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
  4. Pest Notes: Subterranean and Other Termites (Publication 7415) — UC Statewide IPM Program
  5. Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District home page (free home inspection, free mosquitofish) — Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
  6. Service Around Your Home (service requests, mosquitofish, yellowjacket control, dead birds) — Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
  7. Yellowjackets and Paper Wasps — Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
  8. About Us (district history and service area) — Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
  9. Help Us Detect Invasive Mosquito Species — Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District
  10. About the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District (brochure) — Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District
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  12. Rodents — Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District
  13. Termites: Questions and Answers (publication 19_087, rev. 03/2019) — California Structural Pest Control Board
  14. How do I become a Structural Pest Control Board licensee? (The Three Branches of Structural Pest Control) — California Structural Pest Control Board
  15. 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
  16. Search for Termite Inspection Information (WDO property search) — California Structural Pest Control Board
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  19. Pest Notes: Ants (Publication 7411) — UC Statewide IPM Program
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