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Pest and Termite

The holidays are a time of Christmas cheer where not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Wait! That is a line from a fictional story, but it ma

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Ah, fall, the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and, unfortunately, those pesky multicolor Asian lady beetles trying to crash your autumn

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“Rodents” can refer to several furry little creatures like squirrels and chipmunks, but mice and rats are the most common types that invade homes. Whi

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Stink bugs – those pesky, shield-shaped critters with an uncanny ability to make your place smell like a garbage dump if you squish 'em. We've all see

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The elusive brown recluse spider might seem like your everyday brown spider at first glance. But make no mistake; these critters have a few unique fea

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Dealing with German roaches can feel like a never-ending battle. You wash all your dishes and wipe down your kitchen religiously before going to bed e

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As the leaves change color and the temperatures drop, we welcome the beauty of Autumn. However, with the arrival of fall, we also invite unwanted gues

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After a long day, all most of us want is to get home and curl up with a tub of ice cream or that apple pie from the weekend. Well, it turns out so do

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A tidy, clean house is always pest free, right? Well, not exactly. Believe it or not, pests can be drawn to your home for all sorts of reasons, and cl

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Have you ever been in your kitchen and suddenly spotted a tiny black ant crawling on your counter? Or have you ever felt a sting while sitting outside

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Fleas are the pest control epitome of “small but mighty.” These blood suckers are the most common cause of skin disease in dogs and cats and can cause

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Fun fact: fire ants are not native to the US. They snuck into Mobile, Alabama, while aboard a cargo ship from South America over 100 years ago. Unfort

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Pest control is an important aspect of homeownership, and one often overlooked area is the porch ceiling. Many people forget to paint their porch ceil

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Wasps get a bad rap. They are similar to bees in more than just their looks -- they are important pollinators and act as population control agents for

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Whether you cook 5-star meals every night or mostly choose takeout, one type of visitor always wants some of what you’re having. Ants.  It’s not uncom

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Bugs are believed to have been around since the beginning of time, and unfortunately, it looks like they’re not going anywhere.  We know we aren’t the

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No one wants to discover a pest problem in their home, but there’s one type of infestation that makes the others pale in comparison. Go ahead, think o

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The government doesn’t trust just anyone. No, we’re not talking about an evil suspicion of every other country in the world or trust between political

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The temperature is lowering, the leaves are turning orange, and everyone is gearing up for the Thanksgiving holiday. Hello, fall! With the holiday sea

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Getting the Christmas and other holiday decor out of storage is always an exciting way to mark the beginning of the season. But what happens when your

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You probably wouldn’t be thrilled to run into a swarm of wasps or mice in the great outdoors, so finding them in your HOME, where you LIVE, is the stu

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Waynes Pest Control, an Anticimex company providing pest control and lawn care services to residential and commercial clients in Al

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How would you feel about a pest control solution that could identify and eliminate intruders that were hoping to remain unnoticed?   Rodents like to s

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Not all spiders are as charming as what you may have read about in Charlotte’s Web. Many spiders are known for their beautiful webs or ability to get

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If you’ve been around a while, you’ve probably heard us say, “your home is your castle, and Waynes is your shield.” We use this phrase when talking ab

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Bed bugs are particularly tricky. They are smart, clever, cunning, and elusive. Worst of all, these pests are incredibly resilient.  Bed bugs can live

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What's the best part about summer? Maybe it's the long days or beach vacations. Perhaps you are excited about the backyard barbecues, outdoor adventur

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Although nobody has done an exact count, it’s estimated that over a hundred trillion mosquitos exist. Sometimes it feels like half of these pests have

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Do you want to avoid paying thousands of dollars in home damage? Termites are wood-hungry insects that can literally eat you out of house and home. Ea

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Did you know that the world's deadliest animal is an insect that weighs less than 3 milligrams? That’s right. Mosquitoes beat out sharks, crocodiles,

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Spring is here and that means that summer is just right around the corner. You’re finally able to enjoy that warm weather with your friends and family

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A new season is just around the corner, and we aren’t talking about spring. Termite swarm season usually arrives between late February and early April

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The pest control industry is changing, and we are at the forefront of that change. Smartpest Residential offers a World Class customer experience with

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The new year brings renewed energy to all areas of your business. Pest prevention should be one of your business goals for 2022.  By starting fast, yo

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The new year is a time for new beginnings and to pick back up those good habits that disappeared last spring. As you make your list of resolutions, we

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Insects are a constant problem in spring and summer. Ant mounds can pop up in your yard, mosquitoes begin to swarm, and yellow jackets begin their ass

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It’s the time of year we pull our favorite holiday decorations from the attic, visit tree lots, nurseries, and rush to the home supply store for the n

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Nobody wants to invite a pesky mouse to their Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. When winter weather arrives, some rodents go into hibernation, while o

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Fall marks the time to start thinking about all those holiday plans. You want to include all the right people, even if that means inviting your crazy

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The Southeast's bug population includes 5 scary bugs worthy of a Halloween film. Halloween is about cute children's costumes, trick or treating, and c

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While the fall season is all about football, plaid, and pumpkin spice here in the South, for many pests, fall signals a need to find a warm place to s

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Home offices have become very significant over the last couple of years as the global pandemic moved many office employees to their remote work. This

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You might think cockroaches are common enough that they aren’t a big deal, but don’t turn a blind eye if you spot one in your business. Cockroaches ar

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College gameday dominates household activities in the fall around the Southeast. While this may be one of the best parts about the change in weather,

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Experts are warning of an increase in tick numbers this year and beyond. With ticks comes a rise in the diseases they can spread to humans, including

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Welcome to part three of a four-part series exploring troublesome backyard pests and some tips on preventing the problems they cause. For this issue,

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Welcome to part two of a four-part series exploring backyard bugs and the best ways to prevent the problems they cause. For this installment, we deal

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Welcome to camp! It’s finally summer and you know what that means… our Waynes Service Professionals are on their way to Camp Kill-a-Pest! Just like th

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Welcome to part four of a four-part series where we’ll be exploring all the various backyard bugs and the best ways to avoid the worst of their proble

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Sentricon is scientifically designed to eliminate the entire subterranean termite colony, including the queen. Your home is your castle and Sentricon

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Imagine -- you’re finally throwing your first outdoor BBQ with a few friends and family post-COVID. The weather is perfect, the drinks are cold, and y

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‘Super’ can be a funny adjective. When we see ‘Super’ in front of ‘Man,’ this is a good thing. When we see ‘super’ in front of ‘termites,’ though, it’

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Nobody ever wants to hear they have rodent activity in their workspace, especially if you work in the food industry. Rodents are responsible for the s

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When temperatures drop, bugs go into hiding to get some rest. But the return of warm weather signals sunrise on bug season. As outdoor bug activity in

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Sometimes pests seem like magicians. They appear out of nowhere at the most inopportune times. But professional pest control is the triumph of science

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Termites are “Silent Destroyers,” and they can do a lot of damage before being discovered. However, armed with a little information, just about anyone

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Let’s face it, most women don’t imagine growing up and working in the pest management industry. Even fewer dream of working with insects. It’s time fo

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Spring is a time for new growth and new beginnings, but to our Service Professionals, it is the start of mosquito, flea, and tick season. These pests

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During the winter, your home is supposed to be cozy, comfortable, and warm -- a haven to escape the cold and commotion of the outside world. But what

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Fences, alarms, security systems, we don’t think twice before investing in these. They protect our home against invasion, right? What about termites?

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Cold weather is a great excuse to stay inside to relax with a fire and a warm drink. Winter is also relaxing because pest activity decreases. Does tha

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Many people assume that after one pest control treatment, all of their pest problems will disappear. But this isn't always the case. Many factors play

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The holiday season has arrived, and for many people, that means lugging boxes of decorations down from the attic. While everyone loves getting out a b

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Fall is such a beautiful time of year. The weather is perfect, the autumn leaves are changing, and the colors are bright. But just like any other seas

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Over the past few decades, the effects of pesticides and insecticides on the environment have been a real concern. Customers want to find a trustworth

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Do you think you might have bed bugs? Don’t panic! Though bed bugs are known for being one of the most persistent pests, there are definitely ways to

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Just about all of us will be spending more time indoors as the weather gets cooler --  rodents included. They’ll be seeking a warm place to live until

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While the rest of the world was "buzzing" about murder hornets, here in the south, we felt like we've lived with murder hornets for years. We just cal

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Fire ants are a pain to control, but we all know the pain is worse when you don't control them. They repeatedly sting with no mercy and are known to k

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Preventing Warm Weather Bugs in the South When the weather warms up, bugs like German cockroaches, gnats, American house spiders, and southern unstrip

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Spring, summer, fall, or winter, bugs are out, about, and plenty active. AND they’re just pleased as punch to set up shop in your home or yard – invit

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There aren’t many things better than a fresh tomato atop a homemade burger or tossed in a summer salad. In fact, whether they’re stuffed, sliced, sauc

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People living in the southeast will tell you the pests here have no mercy for your home or your peace of mind. In the tiny minds of these bothersome p

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Have you ever been standing in your kitchen one day and all of a sudden, you spot a little black ant prancing on the counter? Or have you ever been si

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Good Bugs for your Lawn and Garden and Bad Bugs for your Home Not all bugs were created equally. Some bugs are our friends, some are our enemies, and

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All About Mosquitoes The more that you know about a topic, the easier it becomes to resolve issues related to that topic. It's important to know about

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It’s Termite Awareness Week! Why is there an entire week dedicated to termites you may ask? Termites damage approximately 600,000 U.S. homes each year

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How to Prevent Mosquitoes from Overrunning your Home Did you know that mosquitoes have the nickname “swamp angels?” It’s ironic because they’re anythi

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Bugs That Love We all have our own special way of showing interest in someone who has caught our eye. Bugs are the same. There are millions of insect

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Why is Your Home a Termite Target? Termites are called the silent destroyers for a reason. They are notorious for causing a lot of damage in a short a

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Yellow Jacket Season: What To Know Did you know the end of summer is peak season for yellow jackets? This blog will provide you with all of the inform

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Few things are worse than being told your home has termites. Well, nothing except finding out your insurance policy won’t cover the termite damage. Te

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Bugs and rodents can be more than an uninvited pest. Did you know they pose threats and risks to both people and property? Mosquitoes, ticks, and cock

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There is nothing worse than being told your home has termites. Well, nothing except finding out that your insurance policy won’t actually cover the da

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How To Protect Your Home From Termites It’s a common misconception to think there is nothing you can do to protect your home from termites because the

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SPIDER!  Unlike those depicted in the famous horror movies we love to pull out during this time, the majority of the spiders around our homes are not

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Arachnophobia is one of the most common and widely known phobias today. The fear of spiders is shared by many people, and one survey suggests up to 50

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Have you ever found yourself eye to eye with a very round, buzzing, black and yellow bee? Did you think it was a bumblebee? More than likely you were

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As the air turns colder, we typically begin seeing an increase in reports of uninvited home invaders. November is about the time these tiny critters b

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With the temperatures outside getting cooler, unwanted pests come indoors for shelter and food. You don’t want pests inside your home, but you definit

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As temperatures begin to drop, you are probably wondering how to best insulate your home. Before jumping in, consider these factors below. How does in

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Believe it or not, cockroaches are very important to our environment. Not only are the key contributors to nutrient recycling, but they also provide a

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We understand that successful pest control and pest prevention requires a partnering effort, our Enviropest Solution, and support from you. Below are

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Mosquitoes & Their Deadly Diseases – Be Informed! It’s summertime in the South, and mosquitoes are just a part of life. We’ve all been bitten, and

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At one time, we simply thought mosquitoes were just annoying. We now know the diseases they carry are serious. In support of National Mosquito Control

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4 Steps to Help Protect Your Yard from Mosquitoes Does mosquito mania have you fearful of the outside? Fear not, and don’t let mosquitoes keep you fro

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This past weekend, I worked up the courage to enter my son’s bedroom. I knew if I didn’t, the fog coming from his laundry hamper was only going to gro

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Description: The body is shiny, metallic green with copper-brown wing covers. There are approximately 5 small, white tufts under each wing with an add

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Waynes EnviroPest home pest prevention solution targets a wide variety of pests that you can’t stand the sight of in or around your home — ants, roach

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year with homes merry and bright with Christmas lights and decorations! If you’re like me, your Christmas decorati

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Just like you and me, bugs and rodents want to be warm and dry. Most rodents and insects find refuge out in Mother Nature; however, if your home is no

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It's hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner! I just love how the homes around the neighborhood always look so magical this time of

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Recently, I found myself close to… mandibles?...with what I thought was a bumblebee. Being the mild-mannered, calm mother that I am...not, I naturally

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August is peak flea season! Did you know Americans spend about $9 billion a year controlling fleas – one of the biggest expenses for pet owners? In Al

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With all the rain we've had recently, fire ant mounds are popping up everywhere overnight, literally. Do you think you have a fire ant problem but are