Garden Pest Control

  Original Publish Date: March 7th, 2013 | Updated: July 2nd, 2026   It’s summertime in Alabama, so you’ve probably already had a fair share of mosquito bites and other interactions with wildlife this year.  Whether you’re new to the Yellowhammer State, plan to visit, or just want to refresh your memory, here are the…

  Original Publish Date: June 19th, 2025 | Updated: June 18th 2026 Since it’s June, you might be wondering: Does the junebug live up to its name? In short, the answer is yes—the month of June is when they typically begin making their seasonal return. As spring transitions to summer, junebugs (aka June beetles) begin…

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…

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…