Education and Prevention

With spring in full swing, Alabama residents are probably starting to notice that the great outdoors is buzzing with life – literally. Insects come with the territory in our state. If you live here or have visited, you may be wondering how buggy Alabama is compared to other areas of the country. Well, you’re in…

Your HVAC system is a key piece of equipment that keeps everyone in your home comfortable – including pests. In the past we’ve discussed how warm homes attract insects in the winter, and it’s not unheard of for them to go right to the heat source. Just like your electronics, pest can also do serious damage to…

Mother Nature can ruin a Merry Christmas quick if you aren’t prepared to handle winter-related weather problems. Winter disasters come in all shapes and sizes, but the right preparation can keep you, your loved ones and your home protected. Ice Storms Even as far south as Alabama snow and ice can move in during the…

At Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. we have a tremendous amount of pride and respect for our amazing team. Their hard work, genuine concern for customers and dedication to continual training has helped make our business one of the most trusted pest control companies in Alabama. Every year we show our thanks for another…

Now that kids are out of school there’s bound to be a lot more activity out in the backyard. You’ve prepared by taking steps to keep bees, mosquitoes, flies and ants away from the little ones as they play on the grass, but you may have overlooked an insect hot spot. If you have a…

We have previously discussed where insects go during the winter. And unfortunately one place they migrate to is your house. From ladybugs to stink bugs to spiders, there are a wide variety of bugs that get active in a home while others are hibernating outside. Keep Up With Your Regular Pest Control Just because there…

Almost no other symbol in nature is as chilling as the red hourglass on the underside of a black widow spider. It’s as if this creepster spider is saying the clock is ticking when I bite. Recently one of our own team members was unfortunate enough to come across a black widow while weeding. Just…

Kids aren’t the only ones looking forward to all the treats this Halloween. Creepy crawly bugs are lurking in the shadows waiting for their chance to indulge in the candy kids are collecting. Just the slightest hint of sugary sweetness is all they need to send them into a frenzied search for a stash of…