[CaliNative]

In recent years for the first time I have seen rats running around in many San Diego suburbs, especially around large apartments. They are everywhere. Even in good neighborhoods. But the most annoying pests are the little black Argentine ants. Certain times of the year you wake up and find them in black masses if you left any food out. Never had a rat in the house, although once we had mice. In Houston you have giant cockroaches, which are quite gross. Fortunately haven't seen them in SD. Even grosser are bedbugs, which are common in some cities. Fortunately as far as I know haven't been plagued with those yet. As far as pests go, the worst are mosquitoes. They can carry bad diseases. SD does have some, but not as bad as in more humid cities. I always carry a can off repellant with deet like "Off" when I take a late afternoon walk.