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Citrus Heights, CA

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Sacramento Pest Control sends a technician to homes across Citrus Heights, where oak-shaded streets, creeks and tracts built in the 1970s and 1980s around Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane shape the pest list. Roof rats, Argentine ants, termites and yellowjackets are common. Most calls are scheduled the same day when a technician is available.

Citrus Heights was originally called Sylvan. In 1910 a real estate agent split the land into 10-acre lots and renamed it Citrus Heights, and the city incorporated on January 2, 1997. Sunrise Mall broke ground in 1970, and most of the development around Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane came in the 1970s and 1980s.

Few Sacramento County cities carry as much tree cover. Citrus Heights has 26 miles of creeks, canopy cover averaging 25 percent, and 27,994 public trees. Valley oak is 24.4 percent of them and interior live oak 13.3 percent, according to the city's urban forest data. ZIPs 95621 and 95610 cover it.

City
Citrus Heights, CA
County
Sacramento County
ZIP codes
95621, 95610
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Sacramento’s rainless summer, with average highs near 92 °F in July, sends Argentine ants indoors for water, and the first autumn rains in November set off subterranean termite swarms.

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    Why do roof rats favor Citrus Heights' tree cover?

    UC IPM says roof rats are good climbers that nest above ground in shrubs, trees and dense vegetation such as ivy, and that residential areas with mature landscaping and streamside vegetation are good habitat. Citrus Heights has both: public tree canopy averaging 25 percent, and 26 miles of creeks running through town.

    Oak branches that touch a roof make an easy bridge. From the roofline rats enter attics, wall voids and ceiling voids through openings larger than a nickel. A technician inspects vents, eaves and roof returns, and seals them as part of roof rat and attic exclusion. Trim branches back from the roof where you can.

    Creeks add another layer. With 26 miles of waterway running through the city, riverbank-style vegetation is never far from a back fence, and UC IPM explicitly names streamside vegetation as roof rat habitat. Even a quiet cul-de-sac may be only a few hundred feet from a creek.

    What does valley oak shade mean for your yard?

    Valley oak makes up 24.4 percent of Citrus Heights' public trees, and interior live oak another 13.3 percent. Oaks hold heavy leaf litter, shade damp soil and drop acorns that some rodents eat. Shaded, moist ground under oaks is also where Argentine ants like to nest, since UC IPM says they favor moist soil, debris and the edges of sidewalks and driveways.

    Leaf litter piled against a wall and woodpiles stacked on soil add cover for spiders, including black widows, which UC IPM notes are common around homes, outbuildings and rock walls. See spider control for how a technician checks sheds and foundation gaps.

    Acorn season brings its own concerns. Oaks drop acorns and leaves into gutters, where they hold water and block flow, and a clogged gutter that overflows next to a foundation raises soil moisture, which is the exact condition subterranean termites need. Clearing gutters before November is a cheap way to cut that risk.

    Do 1970s and 1980s tract homes in Citrus Heights get termites?

    They can. Most of the homes near Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane date from the 1970s and 1980s, and homes of that age have had decades for wood to meet soil, for irrigation to run along foundations and for gaps to open at pipes. We cannot say from our sources whether a given street is slab or raised floor, so a technician checks.

    UC IPM says subterranean termite colonies need contact with soil moisture at all times and that western subterranean termites often swarm on calm sunny days after the first autumn rains. Drywood termites can also occur, and UC IPM says only fumigation or whole-house heat reaches an entire drywood infestation. Read about termite control or termite fumigation.

    Sunrise Mall broke ground in 1970, and the neighborhoods that grew around it over the next fifteen years still show a common pattern of mature front yards and rear fences lined with old shrubs. That layout gives rodents and ants lots of places to hide between a fence and a wall. If you are buying or selling in Citrus Heights, ask whether the report flags any areas for further inspection.

    When are yellowjackets worst in Citrus Heights?

    UC IPM says colonies grow through summer and become most defensive late in the season, when food is scarce, scavenging at garbage cans, pet food and ripe fruit. Oak-shaded yards with fallen fruit and open trash bins invite them. Nests can be in the ground, in wall voids or in hollow trees.

    Keep away from a nest and call (855) 974-4733. See yellowjacket and wasp removal. The price is explained and you approve it before treatment starts.

    Citrus Heights' creeks and public oaks mean wildlife is always close, and a nest at the base of a tree can sit near a play area. Check the lawn before mowing, since vibration can trigger a ground nest to defend itself, and wear closed shoes outside in September.

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    Typical job
    Illustration: Typical call: scratching in the attic of a Citrus Heights house

    Typical call: scratching in the attic of a Citrus Heights house

    What homeowners notice
    A family under mature valley oaks hears running along the ceiling at night. Droppings turn up near the attic hatch, and an ivy-covered fence line runs close to the roofline.
    What we do
    The technician inspects eaves, vents and pipe penetrations, looks for any opening larger than a nickel, and places snap traps off the ground along rafters and runways, as UC IPM recommends. Gaps are sealed and branches touching the roof are pointed out for trimming.
    What to expect
    Noise usually stops as the rats are trapped out and the openings closed, and the written report records each trap location and each sealed gap.

    2 to 3 hours typical visit

    Coverage

    Where we work in Citrus Heights

    Neighborhoods we cover

    • Tracts around Sunrise Mall
    • Streets along Greenback Lane
    • Streets along Sunrise Boulevard
    • Creekside blocks
    • Original Sylvan area

    Landmarks and main roads

    • Sunrise Boulevard
    • Greenback Lane
    • Sunrise Mall
    • The city's 26 miles of creeks
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    Which ZIPs does Citrus Heights use?

    This page covers ZIPs 95621 and 95610. Use the ZIP checker if your address is near the Orangevale, Carmichael or Fair Oaks side.

    Should I trim oak branches near my roof?

    Branches that touch the roof give roof rats a route to the attic. Trimming helps, but check local rules before cutting a protected oak, and have a technician look for entry points as well.

    Are black widows dangerous?

    UC IPM says the western black widow is the main spider that can cause serious injury. Wear gloves when moving woodpiles or stored items, and call a technician if you find several egg sacs.

    Why are there ants in my house in September?

    UC research says that in August and September, when California is too dry for them, ants look for water in bathrooms and kitchens. A technician finds the trail and the nest.

    Is there a written record after a visit?

    Yes. You get a written service report after each visit, and the price is explained and approved beforehand.

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