Waves Pest Control

09/04/2026

"Great easy experience!"

A real 5-star Google review from shane, Lakewood Ranch. Local service, clear communication, and follow-through matter.

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09/03/2026

Summer beat up your Venice lawn and now you're seeing silver-dollar-sized dead spots? 🌱 Those little dead patches usually trace back to summer stress and the fungus that moves in on all that humidity. Check the edges of each spot for grass blades that pull up easy at the base. Fall is when your shrubs and trees need feeding to bounce back too.

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09/02/2026

Waking up with itchy bites and can't figure out where they came from? Chiggers tend to bite where clothing fits snug, around ankles, waistbands, and sock lines, usually after you've been in tall grass or brush. Bed bugs leave bites in clusters or lines on skin that was exposed while you slept. Where they show up tells you a lot. Full breakdown on the blog. 🐛

Chigger and bed bug bites look alike but come from very different places. Here's how to tell them apart in Southwest Florida. Learn more on the Waves blog.

09/02/2026

Paper Wasp or Mud Dauber? Here is how Sarasota homeowners can tell the difference.

Paper Wasp: open umbrella-shaped nest; lives in small colonies; nests under eaves and rails.
Mud Dauber: builds mud tube nests; solitary and docile; hunts spiders.

The nest shape tells you who built it. Not sure which one you have? A quick inspection settles it.

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09/01/2026

Your shrubs took a beating this summer, Parrish. 🌿 After months of heat and heavy rain, look for yellowing tips, thin spots where new growth stalled, and leaves getting chewed at the edges. Fall is when they can rebuild roots and push fresh growth, so feeding and watching for insects now sets them up for winter. Request an estimate.

08/31/2026

NO-SPRAY FIX № 04 — The boxes stacked against the wall. 📦
No spray needed — stuff stored flush against the house is cover and a bridge, rolled into one.
✅ Walk the exterior, note what's touching
✅ Pull it out 12 inches, all the way around
✅ Off the ground too, not just off the wall
Nothing sprayed, just twelve inches of air — and the hiding spot's gone.
Save this for the next yard walk-through. 💾

08/31/2026

Ever notice the ant parade after a Venice downpour? 🐜 When the ground floods, ants and roaches head for higher, drier ground, which usually means your kitchen and baseboards. Check under sinks, around door thresholds, and anywhere moisture collects after a storm. Sealing entry points and drying up those damp spots cuts the traffic fast. Schedule an inspection.

08/30/2026

FLORIDA FACTS, UNFORTUNATELY № 07 — Florida runs on four seasons. ☀️
Almost Summer. Summer. Still Summer. Lovebug Season.
We're deep in season three. The A/C bill agrees.
Tag whoever's still saying "it's basically fall" with a straight face. 🤝

08/30/2026

Termite Swarmer or Winged Ant? Here is how Sarasota homeowners can tell the difference.

Termite Swarmer: straight antennae; both wing pairs equal length; thick, straight waist.
Winged Ant: bent antennae; front wings longer than back; pinched waist.

Wings on the windowsill? Check the waist first. Not sure which one you have? A quick inspection settles it.

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08/30/2026

Wondering if a big national name beats a local crew for pest control? A few things worth knowing before you sign: watch the contract length, ask who actually shows up, and find out whether they know how flatwoods soil and our humidity change what pests do here in Manatee, Sarasota, and Charlotte. 🐜 Full breakdown on the blog.

A fair, sourced look at Orkin versus a local Southwest Florida pest company: pricing, contracts, guarantees, and county-level know-how. Learn more.