Garden Pest Control

Did you know that mosquitoes have a type? Mosquitoes will bite some people more often than others. You might be wondering, “Why me?” You’re not alone. Our technicians from Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Inc. have seen it time and time again: mosquito-afflicted neighborhoods where half the residents are merely annoyed by mosquitoes landing on…

  Summer Bugs You Should Be Glad Are Around Believe it or not, not all bugs are bad! Many bugs are vital to your garden and outdoor spaces; they’re the good pests that keep the bad ones out of your garden. At Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Inc., we take pride in being one of…

  Beat the Bugs with These Smart Summer Pest Control Tips The summer season makes for a party every day with pool days and backyard BBQs to attend and nature trails to trek. That is, until the bugs show up, ruining the fun.  It’s hard to have a pest-free summer, especially in Alabama’s humid climate.…

  How to Get Rid of the Green Peach Aphid If your produce is suddenly dying without an apparent cause, your home garden might be under attack by the small-but-mighty green peach aphid. These are the most common aphid species and can be present in your garden throughout the year.  So, what does this mean…

  Since it is June, you might wonder: Does the green junebug live up to its name? The answer is yes—they make their seasonal return in June! As Spring transitions to Summer, the green junebug emerges like most other insects. Although they don’t bite and won’t infest your home, your garden is at risk.  At…

Many religious and non-religious American families celebrate Easter holidays with outdoor festivities like egg dyeing, hunting, or picnic brunches. Since Easter is almost here, it is time to ensure your family’s safety by guaranteeing you’ll have a pest-free lawn.  For our integrative pest professionals’ advice on keeping a pest-free lawn this Easter, keep reading! Consider…

  For the most part, roses bloom in spring and summer. However, if you live here in Alabama or somewhere with a warm climate, your rose garden could bloom from late winter to late fall.  Wherever there are roses, rose bush pests will follow. To learn more about the types of rose bush pests, how…

February is the month for love, with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, so today, we’re talking about lovebugs (AKA March Flies). Keep reading to learn more about them from our experts in integrative pest management! What Are March Flies (AKA Love Bugs)? March flies (Genus sp.) are insects with slim black or brown bodies, a…

  For a remarkable creature that so commonly lives among people, earthworms are the subject of many misconceptions and misinformation.  In today’s blog post, we’re sharing all kinds of earthworm facts and answering questions about them, like “Are earthworms stronger than humans?” Keep reading to find out! Are Earthworms Stronger Than Humans? We will start…