Mice show up in Salinas homes in the fall when shelter, accessible food, and small openings make moving indoors possible. Cooler nights and rain can encourage that movement, while changes in nearby vegetation may leave mice searching for another protected place. If you have found droppings or chewed food packaging, Target Pest Control’s mouse and […]

If you notice winged insects around your Salinas home after the first fall rain, you may be seeing a termite swarm. Western subterranean termites can take flight on warm, sunny days following autumn rain, but flying ants can look similar. At Target Pest Control, our termite inspections help you identify the insects and determine whether […]

The fog that regularly rolls through Monterey County does more than soften the coastline and cool the air. As it settles over neighborhoods, it leaves behind moisture that can influence the outdoor spaces where common household pests are most likely to seek shelter, from dense landscaping to shaded foundations and exterior entry points. These local […]

Pest activity doesn’t begin at the property line. Across the Salinas Valley, the surrounding agricultural landscape plays an important role in where insects and rodents find food, shelter, and moisture throughout the year. Target Pest Control has seen how changing farming conditions can influence pest movement well beyond the fields, making nearby homes part of […]

Earwigs are a familiar sight in many Monterey County gardens, often appearing beneath mulch, flower pots, landscape stones, and other damp, sheltered areas. These primarily outdoor insects are commonly found around residential landscapes, leaving many homeowners wondering why they seem to thrive here more than in other parts of California. As a result, earwig control […]