The reason carpenter ants are considered pests is because they will build their colonies inside the wood of a building. As the colony grows, so does the damage caused to the home, and eventually, homeowners can be left footing the…
Some of the scariest looking spiders out there are the garden spiders. They are often brightly colored, with long, fang-like legs, and their appearance seems to imply that you want to stay as far away from them as possible. But…
Roof rats actually like living outside of the home, as opposed to Norway rats. They are well adapted to this lifestyle, and they are less common in home infestations. However, this does not mean that the rest of your property…
When you have a rodent infestation, it’s important to figure out if you have a rat or a mouse infestation. There are two ways to do this. One, you see one of the rodents out in the open, but this…
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…
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,…
Wipe up crumbs and spills immediately Store garbage in sealed containers and remove from the home frequently Keep food packages closed or sealed and store products in air-tight containers Avoid leaving food out on the counter or pet food out…
It’s well known that mice are brazen enough to enter our homes, but they are quite smart about identifying areas of the house where their odds of survival are increased. If you are dealing with an infestation, knowing where mice…
Despite its size, the ant’s anatomy can be quite fascinating, with the body being composed of multiple parts, each with its own special function. The most common type of ant that you see out and about is the worker ant,…
