Payne Pest Management

What Payne Pest Management does

Payne Pest Management Inc. is a family-owned and operated pest control company headquartered at 43460 Ridge Park Drive, Suite 250, Temecula, California, serving residential and commercial customers across Southern California since May 15, 2006. The company delivers field-based pest, termite, and rodent control services — including fumigation, tenting, inspections, exclusions, and ongoing treatment plans — covering general pests, termites, bed bugs, mosquitoes, birds, bees, gophers, ground squirrels, raccoons, and opossums. Service delivery relies on company-employed technicians using environmentally safe, green products, with no proprietary software platform or technology layer disclosed; operations appear traditional and labor-driven.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market motion with free in-home estimates and customer acquisition primarily through organic search, a content blog, and Google reviews (4.0 stars across 60 reviews). It monetizes through a mix of one-time services (termite service, bed bug treatment) and recurring annual pest agreements, with current promotional discounts on each tier ($100 off termite, $35 off annual pest, $50 off bed bug). Customer segments are organized vertically: Single Family Homes, Homeowners Associations (HOA), Commercial Buildings, and Military Housing. The company employs 50 people and holds WBE, SBE, DBE, and Veteran Founded certifications, which it leverages for government and military housing contract eligibility.

The company has been recognized by Pest Control Technology as one of the 100 largest pest control companies in the United States, positioning it as a small-end regional operator within a heavily fragmented industry dominated by much larger national consolidators. No parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, mergers, acquisitions, or leadership changes beyond the founding family are disclosed; ownership and control remain entirely founder-held. Strategic posture is best characterized as stable regional incumbency with incremental product and geographic extensions rather than transformational expansion or technology disruption.

Name

Payne Pest Management

Legal name

Payne Pest Management Inc.

Website

https://paynepestmgmt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Payne Pest Management is a family-owned pest control company founded in 2006, serving residential and commercial properties across Southern California. The Temecula-based firm employs 50 people delivering pest, termite, rodent, and fumigation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Unit Residential Pest Control (Apartments/Condos/HOAs) (HSAMAAAK), Preventive Barrier Treatments & Exclusion/Sealing (General) (HSAMAAAG), Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH)

Keywords

• Pest control services
• Termite control
• Rodent control
• Residential pest management
• Commercial fumigation services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Pest Control Services: Residential and commercial pest control services including general pests, termites, rodents, birds, bees, gophers, ground squirrels, raccoons and opossums. Services include fumigation, inspections, and ongoing pest management agreements.
2. Termite Control Services: Termite tenting, fumigation, and prevention services for both residential and commercial properties. Includes termite inspections and warranties.
3. Specialized Property Services: Services for specific property types including Single Family Homes, Homeowners Associations (HOA), Military Housing, and Commercial Buildings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Payne Pest Management provides residential and commercial pest control, termite inspection and treatment (including tenting and fumigation), and rodent control services across Southern California. Offerings are organized by pest type and by customer segment — single family homes, homeowners associations (HOAs), commercial buildings, and military housing — with both one-time treatments and recurring annual pest agreements. The company uses environmentally safe, green products and delivers services through field technicians dispatched via phone or website quote requests.

Product overview

Payne Pest Management is a family-owned full-service termite and pest control company serving Southern California since 2006. The company offers a comprehensive suite of pest management services organized around core offerings in pest control, termite control, and rodent control, supplemented by specialized services for specific property types (single-family homes, HOAs, commercial buildings, and military housing). Their portfolio includes treatment services for various pests including general insects, termites, rodents, birds, bees, gophers, ground squirrels, raccoons, opossums, bed bugs, and mosquitoes. The company provides both one-time services and ongoing annual agreements, positioning itself as a one-stop solution for residential and commercial pest management needs in the Southern California region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pest Control Services General pest control services for residential and commercial properties, covering household pests including ants, cockroaches, spiders, bees, and other common insects.
• Termite Control Services Comprehensive termite inspection, prevention, and treatment services including fumigation, tenting, chemical barriers, and baiting systems for both drywood and subterranean termites.
• Rodent Control Services Mouse and rat control services including inspection, trapping, exclusion, and prevention plans for mice, rats, gophers, ground squirrels, raccoons, and opossums.
• Single Family Homes Service Customized pest control plans for individual residential properties, targeted at single family homeowners.
• Homeowners Associations (HOA) Service Pest management services tailored for HOA communities and multi-unit residential properties, including coordinated building treatments.
• Commercial Building Service Pest control solutions for commercial properties and business facilities, including regular inspections and industrial pest management.
• Military Housing Service Specialized pest management services for military housing facilities, including termite tenting, fumigation services, and ongoing pest management.
• Bed Bug Treatment Professional bed bug elimination treatment for residential properties.
• Mosquito Service Mosquito control and prevention service for residential properties.
• Annual Pest Agreement Year-round pest control service plan with regular treatments and warranty coverage, billed on an annual subscription basis.
• Full Termite Service Complete termite treatment and prevention service package.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pest Control TechnologynotableOthersIndustry publication that recognized Payne Pest Management as one of the 100 largest pest control companies in the United States, providing industry credibility and third-party validation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Aptive Environmental: Fast-growing, technology-enabled residential pest control operator expanding nationally with subscription-based service plans. Comparable on recurring-revenue model and residential focus, and a relevant benchmark for digitally-led growth.
• Trutech Wildlife Service: Wildlife removal and pest control operator serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable on wildlife and rodent removal services that are part of Payne's portfolio (raccoons, opossums, gophers, squirrels).

Broad incumbents

• HomeTeam Pest Defense: National residential pest control brand (part of Rollins) specializing in termite and general pest defense programs. Comparable on residential service model and recurring treatment plans, with broader geographic reach.
• Orkin (Rollins): Largest US pest control operator under Rollins, Inc., serving residential and commercial customers nationwide including California. Provides a benchmark on national scale, brand spend, and integrated pest management capability that defines the competitive ceiling for regional players.
• Terminix (Rentokil Terminix): Global pest control leader operating across the US with full residential and commercial service lines including termite and rodent control. Represents the largest direct competitive threat in Payne's Southern California footprint.

Direct peers

• Dewey Pest Control: Southern California-based pest control provider offering residential and commercial general pest, termite, and rodent services. Comparable on geography, service mix, and SMB customer base.
• Clark Pest Control: Long-standing California-based pest control operator offering general pest, termite, and rodent services to residential and commercial customers. Directly comparable on geography, service mix, and customer segments, and is a relevant benchmark for Payne's scale ambitions.
• Lloyd Pest Control: San Diego-based family-owned pest control operator offering residential and commercial pest, termite, and rodent services. Geographic and operating model overlap makes it one of Payne's closest direct competitors.
• Bulwark Exterminating: Regional US pest control operator offering residential pest and termite services with a recurring-service revenue model. Comparable in service breadth, recurring-agreement model, and SMB customer orientation.
• Joshua's Pest Control: San Diego County pest control operator serving residential and commercial customers with general pest, termite, and rodent services. Direct regional competitor with similar service profile and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/paynepestmgmtca

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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