Pest control companies in Riverside, CA
Quick answer
2 pest control companies have a local office in Riverside, CA on 1-800Deals: Orkin of Riverside and Terminix of Riverside. Riverside is inside the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District, which covers about 150 square miles of northwest Riverside County including Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley and Lake Elsinore. UC IPM says subterranean termites in the genus Reticulitermes are the most destructive termites in California; they nest in soil and reach wood through earthen shelter tubes.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Pest control companies serving Riverside and nearby Inland Empire communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 2 companies with a local office here:
- Orkin of Riverside, 12710 Magnolia Ave, Riverside. Services include pest control - commercial, bed bug services, bird control, carpenter ant control, floor & drain cleaning, fly control; serves Corona, Hemet, Homeland, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, March Air Reserve Base, Menifee, Mira Loma, Moreno Valley, Norco and more.
- Terminix of Riverside, 1387 Center Street, Riverside. serves Banning, Beaumont, Bloomington, Bryn Mawr, Cabazon, Calimesa, Chino Hills, Chino, Claremont, Colton and more.
What to know about pest control in Riverside
Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District
Riverside is inside the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District, which covers about 150 square miles of northwest Riverside County including Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley and Lake Elsinore. The district handles mosquitoes, Africanized bees, rats, ticks and flies through surveillance, inspections and treatments. Report mosquito problems or request service at northwestmvcd.org or 951-340-9792. Source: Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District
Subterranean and drywood termites
UC IPM says subterranean termites in the genus Reticulitermes are the most destructive termites in California; they nest in soil and reach wood through earthen shelter tubes. Drywood termites live in dry wood above ground with no soil contact and leave small six-sided fecal pellets. UC IPM notes that a professional inspection is usually needed to confirm an infestation. Source: UC IPM: Subterranean and Other Termites
Argentine ants and bait over spray
UC IPM calls the Argentine ant the most common ant in and around California homes and gardens, and says they come indoors for food, water and shelter, often during hot, dry weather or flooding. It recommends baits, which it calls more effective and safer than sprays, since spraying foraging ants does not kill the colony or queens. Caulking cracks around the foundation helps keep them out. Source: UC IPM: Ants
Check the license
In California, pest control companies and their operators, field representatives and applicators are licensed by the Structural Pest Control Board. Use the board's Verify a Company or Licensee tool before signing a contract, and you can also search its records of termite inspection reports. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Who handles mosquitoes in Riverside?
The Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District serves Riverside and nearby cities. Report mosquitoes or request service at northwestmvcd.org or 951-340-9792.
How can I tell drywood termites from subterranean termites?
UC IPM says subterranean termites nest in soil and build earthen shelter tubes, while drywood termites live inside dry wood and leave small six-sided fecal pellets. A professional inspection is usually needed to confirm an infestation.
Why do ants keep coming into my Riverside house?
UC IPM says Argentine ants, the most common ants around California homes, come indoors for food, water and shelter, often in hot, dry weather. It recommends baits over sprays and caulking entry cracks.
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