Garden Pest Control

In the fall, there’s nothing like snuggling up with a book on the hammock or relaxing by the fire pit. Until the bugs start buzzing. Here in Alabama and many other areas of the country, insects are still active well into autumn. You can’t speed up the first freeze, but you can use a few…

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In the pesticide world maintenance is the prevention for yard pests (some of which will come inside once it gets colder). There are many ways to control autumn insects in Alabama through yard work. Keep reading to see our top tips for fall yard maintenance.…

It’s that time of year again! As the summer heat starts to wane, 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. Of course, insects also play a role. Novice gardeners sometimes make the mistake…

Sometimes it’s the tiniest yard pests that create the biggest problems. This is usually the case with aphids and ants. Both of these insects can spell trouble during the summer months if they decide to make a home in your yard – or worse find their way inside. For gardeners in particular, the presence of ants and…

As the electric hedge trimmer whirs to life, the only thing on your mind is shaping your bushes so they don’t look like an unruly mess of leaves. You’re already envisioning how immaculate they’ll be when they’re trimmed down and perfectly manicured. What you may not realize is there’s something just beneath the outer edges…

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time for Alabama residents to start planning their fall gardens. If you plan things right you can use plants to keep garden pests under control. It’s a process known as companion planting. Gardeners can put certain plants in and around their garden to deter specific bugs that are…

You’ll find a lot of insects in Alabama, but do you know what they are? At Vulcan Termite and Pest Control Inc., insect identification is an important part of our business. Before one of our technicians put together a custom pest control plan, they have to know what they’re up against. Below are a few…

In Alabama we’ve experienced our fair share of tick infestations and the health concerns they cause. Like mosquitoes, ticks can transmit diseases, some of which are very serious. Experts are anticipating the tick population could hit an all-time high this year, and the black-legged tick (a.k.a. deer tick) poses the biggest threat. Lyme Disease is…

Soil is the foundation of your yard. Like the foundation of your home, if the soil is unsound it can affect everything above it. After more than 50 years of providing custom pest control in Central Alabama, we’ve learned that healthy soil can make a big difference when it comes to the prevalence of destructive…