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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,...
July 16, 2026
Florida Mosquitoes: Species, Season, and Bites
Florida mosquitoes are more than a backyard annoyance. They can make patios, pools, porches, and coastal yards difficult to enjoy, and some species can spread disease. Florida has many mosquito species, but homeowners usually need...
July 16, 2026
Sand Fleas in Florida: ID, Bites, and Season
Sand fleas in Florida can mean two different things, and that is where most of the confusion starts. At the beach, “sand fleas” often refers to mole crabs, small crustaceans that live in the surf...
July 16, 2026
Common Florida Insects: How to Identify Them
A Florida insect problem can look different from house to house. One home may deal with ants in the kitchen, another may see roaches in the garage, and another may notice termites, mosquitoes, fleas, or...
July 16, 2026
Palmetto Bugs in Florida: What They Are and Why
The name “palmetto bug” does not refer to a single specific species. In Florida, it is a general term used for several large outdoor cockroaches, including the American and smokybrown cockroaches. Although these animals normally...
July 16, 2026
Stink Bugs in Florida: Identification and Season
A stink bug in Florida is usually easy to recognize by its shield-shaped body and the odor it releases when disturbed. Some stink bugs feed on plants outdoors, while others may gather on walls, windows,...
July 16, 2026
Florida Wood Cockroach: Identification and Habits
Homeowners can be easily startled by the Florida wood cockroach, a large outdoor roach that frequently appears near mulch beds, patios, sheds, garages, or storage areas. This species typically resides outdoors in damp, protected environments...
July 16, 2026
Termites in Florida: Types, Signs, and Season
Because warm weather, moisture, and wood-to-soil contact create the ideal conditions for their survival, termites are a year-round concern in Florida. Some termites live underground and enter homes through tiny gaps. Others live inside dry...