There are several castes in each termite colony, and every caste has a specific role. You have the workers which are responsible for the day to day tasks of the colony, the soldiers which are tasked with protecting the hive,…
If mice enter the home, there will come a point where you have to deal with their dead bodies. Whether that mouse died of natural causes, in a trap or from being poisoned, you will have to find it and…
Rats might be disgusting, but they are smart creatures. They have to be in order to survive, and their intelligence usually shines through when we try to get an infestation under control. Let’s take a look at how rat intelligence…
Rat infestations can get pretty serious. In fact, even one rat in the home is bad news, but when they swell in numbers, rats can be a dangerous hazard. So just how long does it take for a rat infestation…
Of all the two termite species out there, two are responsible for the vast majority of damage done to homes in the US. These two species are the drywood and subterranean termites. In this article, we’re going to cover these…
If you are a San Diego homeowner, there are a lot of things that can cause you to lose sleep at night. Maybe it’s your mortgage, or the bills piling up in the mailbox. Perhaps it’s the thought of your…
Know your enemy, as the old saying goes, and in this case, if you want to be effective at preventing or controlling termite infestations in your home, you will need to know a few important facts about termites. The speed…
While most spider species are harmless to us, there are still many people who do not want them around the house. However, we don’t always want to use pesticides and have that chemical smell around the house. Well, the good…
Payne Pest Management has been serving California communities for over a decade. We are dedicated to giving the best possible service to each and every customer. As a family-owned and operated company, we know that family comes first. It is…
Store food in tightly sealed plastic or glass containers. Always discard any food past the expiration date on the package. Sift through flour, sugar and other dry ingredients carefully before adding to your recipe. Routinely clean out pantries and cabinets,…
Being able to detect a subterranean termite as early as possible is essential to lowering the damage that these pests can do. The big issue facing most homeowners however is that termite damage does not show until it is fairly…
