Education and Prevention
What’s Bugging You This Fall? Meet Alabama’s Most Active Autumn Bugs
Like anything in nature, the changing seasons affect pests and their behaviors. Certain groups of pests like to make their way into your home as the fall season approaches. Here’s the autumn bugs to look for here in Alabama and what to do if they start bugging you. Pests During Autumn—What Changes? While…
Read MoreThe Best Beneficial Insects for a Healthy Fall Garden
It’s that time of year again! As the summer heat starts to cool down, fall garden preparation begins. A garden is a unique micro ecosystem. The soil, the sunlight, and the moisture all affect the survival of delicate plants that are trying to take root. There’s one other thing we can’t forget— our insect…
Read MoreSeptember Is Sweet! What You Need to Know This National Honey Month
Honey tastes a little sweeter this September at Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Inc., all thanks to the bees! September is National Honey Month, a time to celebrate the hardworking bees and the devoted beekeepers who support them. Believe it or not, our pest professionals like to see beneficial insects like honeybees buzzing in…
Read MoreEffective Mosquito Control in Birmingham to Protect Your Home and Outdoor Spaces
Mosquitoes are small and common but cause one of the most significant pest problems worldwide. Unfortunately, mosquitoes predate dinosaurs, so they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean you have to put up with them. Mosquitoes are hard to eliminate because they breed quickly, are adaptable, and can form a resistance to over-the-counter…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Skip the DIY Termite Treatment & Call a Professional
Original Publish Date: March 01, 2022 | Updated: April 10, 2025 Unfortunately, bears in the forest and little squirrels on your lawn are not the only critters emerging from wintertime hideouts (e.g., a nest, burrow, den, or cave). Termites emerge in the spring, too. Though, instead of hibernating, they spend the winter in…
Read MoreThe Cellar Spider vs. Brown Recluse Spider: Differences and How to Get Rid of Them
Spiders have many symbolic meanings across cultures throughout history, representing patience, creativity, and resilience. However, when a spider crawls into your home, it means nothing more than the fact you want it out. Many people fear spiders because some types, such as the brown recluse, have potent, dangerous venom. Other spiders, like the cellar spider,…
Read MoreWhy Are There So Many Bugs Outside Right Now? How Rising Temperatures Affect Insects
As September draws nearer and August wanes, department stores are stocking their shelves full of autumn-themed home decor, and warm spiced pumpkin beverages have just made their highly-anticipated return to the menus of coffee shops nationwide. However, if you live in the deep south of the United States as we do, you probably aren’t…
Read MoreIs Your Dog Eating Cicadas? Here’s What You Should Know
The great cicada awakening of 2024, which we detailed in this blog earlier this year, is now happening in real time as we’re writing the current one you’re reading. However, if you’re not seeing or hearing this phenomenon ensue quite as our blog predicts, one of these factors may be the reason: You’re not…
Read MoreHow to Keep Fireflies Alive in a Jar this Summer
Fireflies, or lightning bugs, bring a beautiful bioluminescence to humid summer nights in Alabama and throughout the Southeast. Capturing and observing these flying beetles can be a delightful experience, especially for young children and families. In this guide, our experts in integrative pest management share a safe and enjoyable way to catch and keep…
Read MoreHow to Feed Birds Without Attracting Rats: What to Do
Birdwatching is an entertaining, family-friendly, and educational activity. Here in Alabama, the opportunities for birdwatching are abundant, considering the 400+ species of birds and 200+ sites designated for birdwatching statewide. One common nickname for our lovely home is “The Yellowhammer State,” named after our state bird. Although there are so many cool birdwatching…
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