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May 14, 2026
Why You’re Seeing Termite Swarmers This Time of Year
As temperatures rise in the spring and summer months, you may start noticing termite swarmers around your home. While seeing flying termites can feel alarming, it’s important to understand what they are, what they mean,...
April 1, 2026
Why Your Lawn May Be Slow to Green Up This Spring
If your lawn still looks brown, patchy, or uneven, even as temperatures rise, you’re not alone. And the good news: your grass likely isn’t dead. What you’re seeing is a delayed spring recovery caused by...
March 10, 2026
Termite Protection for Homes: How to Reduce Risk Year-Round
If you own a home in Nashville, termites can cause serious problems. Our warm summers and damp soil give subterranean termites the moisture and food source they need to expand their termite colony. Once termites...
November 5, 2025
Asian Lady Beetle: How to Identify, Prevent, and Control These Fall Invaders
Asian lady beetles swarm Southeast homes every fall, pressing through gaps to overwinter in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi walls and attics. These beetles gather in large numbers on sun-facing walls and slip through openings as...
October 21, 2025
Stop Rodents Before They Move In
As temperatures drop, rodents begin searching for warmth, food, and shelter — and your home may look like the perfect place to settle in. Mice and rats can spread harmful diseases like hantavirus, salmonella, and...
September 10, 2025
Fall Invaders Pest Control Tips: Keep Pests Out This Season
Fall is such a beautiful time in the South—the crisp air, colorful leaves, and football games make it a favorite season for many. But along with the pumpkin spice comes some unwanted guests: fall invaders....
August 13, 2025
Tick Prevention: How to Protect Your Family, Pets, and Yard
Ticks are more active than ever this year, and according to recent news, cases of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease are on the rise in the Southeast. Protecting your family, pets, and yard has never...
July 29, 2025
Back-to-School Pest Control & Prevention Checklist
As the school bells start ringing, families across the Southeast are shifting gears: from beach and pool days to backpacks and bus stops. Kids are heading back to school, but summer pests like ants, roaches,...
July 10, 2025
Waynes Joins Forces with Donnie’s Total Pride Pest Control in Port St. Joe, FL
We’re excited to share some big news—Waynes Pest Control is expanding our service in the Florida Panhandle! We’ve officially joined forces with Donnie’s Total Pride Pest Control, a trusted, family-owned company that has served Port...
July 9, 2025
Stop Ants in Their Tracks—How to Keep Ants Out Of Your House: 7 Quick Tips
Ants might be tiny, but they can become a big nuisance fast. Whether it’s a few scouts in your pantry or a full trail marching into your kitchen, these pests can quickly overstay their welcome...
June 25, 2025
What’s That Weed in My Yard?
Summer is prime growing season — not just for grass, but for weeds too. In the Southeast, lawns with warm-season grasses like Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine are especially vulnerable to a surge of weeds...
May 15, 2025
Introducing EnviroPest Bundles
Home maintenance can feel like a lot — but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we created EnviroPest Bundles at Waynes Pest Control. These bundles let you pick the services your home needs, so...
April 23, 2025
7 Tips for Effective Mosquito, Flea & Tick Control Around Your Home
If you live in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, or the Florida Panhandle, you know mosquito, flea, and tick season arrives early and can stick around well into the fall. These pests thrive in our region’s warm,...
June 16, 2026
Chiggers in Alabama: Where They Hide and How to Avoid Them
Chiggers in Alabama can create costly problems when early signs are missed. Learn what to look for, why it matters, and when to call Wayne's Pest Control. Key Takeaways About Alabama Chiggers Chiggers are mites,...
May 27, 2026
Why Stink Bugs Come Inside in Fall in Tennessee
Brown marmorated stink bugs are not coming inside Tennessee homes to feed or breed. They are looking for a sheltered place to spend the winter, and your home offers exactly what they need. As temperatures...
May 27, 2026
How to Get Rid of Drain Flies in Mobile AL
Drain flies in a Mobile home almost always trace back to a breeding source that has not yet been found. These small, fuzzy-winged flies develop inside the biological film that coats slow-moving drains, seldom-used fixtures,...
May 27, 2026
Earwig Season in Huntsville Alabama
Earwigs become more active around Huntsville homes when temperatures rise and moisture levels increase. They are outdoor insects that move toward structures when they find the damp, sheltered conditions they depend on close to a...
May 27, 2026
Why You Have Fleas in Your Mobile AL Home Without Pets
Fleas in a home without pets surprise most Mobile homeowners, but the biology of this pest makes it entirely predictable. Cat fleas, which are the species found in most residential infestations, can survive for weeks...
May 27, 2026
How to Tell If You Have Termites in Your Nashville Home
Termites can feed inside a Nashville home for years without producing any visible surface sign. By the time most homeowners notice something is wrong, a colony has often been active long enough to compromise structural...
May 27, 2026
What Attracts Ants to Kitchens in Chattanooga Homes
Ants find their way into Chattanooga kitchens for a straightforward reason: a scout locates food or water, lays down a scent trail on the way back to the nest, and dozens of workers follow that...