What makes termites so scary is that they are “silent destroyers.” They do damage without you even seeing or knowing. Each year, termites rack up billions of dollars in property damage for homes and businesses. An effective way to get…
Whether it’s due to climate change or wildfires, wild rodents may be moving around different parts of California than they’re used to. Cactus mice, inhabitants of Southern California and Baja, have typically been found in the coastal sage scrub and…
This summer’s heat may have been one for the record books, but gardeners are looking to this fall to cultivate their homegrown crops. Nothing is more satisfying and tasty than planting, sowing and reaping all your favorite fruits and vegetables.…
The centipede species Scolopendra polymorpha goes by many common names including the “common desert centipede,” the “tiger centipede,” the “multicolored centipede,” and the “banded desert centipede.” Although most experts refer to S. polymorpha as the desert centipede, this species thrives…
During the 1950s, a large number of highly aggressive and exotic African honey bees escaped from an apiary in Brazil. In the following decades, these dangerous bees migrated north through Central America and Mexico where they mated with local bee…
The damage caused by termites typically goes unnoticed by homeowners until it has advanced too far, as most of their work happens behind the scenes and out of sight from the human eye. In fact, the NPMA estimates that termites…
Linepithema humile is a native South American ant species that managed to establish an invasive habitat in the southern US well over a century ago. This species is more commonly known as the Argentine ant, and today it’s the dominant…
On behalf of Kathy and the Payne family they would like to thank you for all your heartfelt messages, prayers, calls,texts and the amazing photos that you have posted of Willie. As you can imagine, there have been so many…
Up until around half a billion years ago, all life on earth existed only in the ocean, and landmasses consisted solely of rock and were bereft of even the most primitive organisms. The first complex organisms that successfully converted from…
Payne Pest Management shares engaging materials made available to children of all ages For many families across the U.S., the end of August marks the beginning of another school year. From buying new supplies to planning first-day outfits, it can…
Payne Pest Management shares red flags that could indicate the presence of a termite infestation Experts with the NPMA estimate that termites cause $5 billion in damage every year. This could mean a costly repair bill for homeowners if they…
