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Why are gnats so bad this year here in Alabama? If these flying pests have plagued your summer, you’re not alone. Luckily, your trusted local experts at Vulcan Termite are here to cover all your questions!  Keep reading to learn: Why gnat problems in Alabama homes seem worse this summer How to identify gnats How…

  Many call mosquitoes the “world’s deadliest animal,” and they’re not being dramatic. It’s a fact. Nearly 700 million people worldwide suffer, and over a million die, every single year from mosquito-borne disease (source). Just a few of these deadly diseases include malaria, Zika, West Nile, dengue, and yellow fever. Have you ever wished that…

  Houseplants can do a lot to brighten up and stylize your living space. Proper care is essential to keeping your houseplants healthy and keeping insects in plant soil under control. Here at Vulcan Termite, our experienced team knows what it takes to keep pests at bay so your houseplants can thrive. Caring for Your…

  Original Publish Date: October 13th, 2013 | Updated: July 16th, 2026   Many homeowners only think about termites in the spring, which experts across the U.S. call “termite season.” Alabamians, however, can face termite infestations in their homes year-round.  You see, here in the north of central Alabama, every season is hotter and more…

Is There a Vaccine for Lyme Disease? The last time a vaccine was available to prevent or treat Lyme disease transmitted by ticks was 2002. Now, a new vaccine for prevention is in development, which is showing promising results in trials so far.  However, it is important not to rely on a vaccine as your…

  Whether you think slugs are cute or creepy, you have every right to wonder how their slimy presence might impact your garden. After all, when you’ve put tons of work into your garden, you want to ensure that you didn’t do it in vain. In this blog, our pest experts discuss what slugs are…

  National Insect Appreciation Day here in the U.S. is on June 8th! What better way to celebrate than with another blog appreciating the bugs we love to keep around? In past blogs, we’ve explored the difference between nuisance and destructive pests. This time, we’re on the more positive side of insect education with this…

  This year’s World Bee Day is May 20th, 2026. To celebrate the bees, this next post from our pest blog is all about them! Just because we’re pest control specialists doesn’t mean we hate insects. All creatures have something unique and special about them that we can learn from and appreciate, even the ones…

  New houseplants from a home and garden store. Houseplants that, after spending the summer (or the sunnier part of a day, in any season) outdoors to get more direct sunlight, need to come back inside during fall to prepare for winter. These are just a few of the many situations where you may need…

  In this blog, our experts from Vulcan Termite and Pest Control teach you how to get rid of silverfish, what the scaly guys are (insects? crustaceans?), and why they appear in your home in the first place. What Are Silverfish? Are They Bugs?  Because of their name and unique appearance, people mistakenly think that…