Home Pest Control
Why Do Bugs Die on Their Backs? The Science Behind the Roll of Death
Chances are that most times you’ve seen a dead insect, it was face-up, lying on its back. This begs the question: why do bugs die on their backs? As Birmingham’s trusted experts in integrative pest management, we are well-equipped to answer this question. To learn more about the “roll of death,” just keep reading!…
Read MoreHousehold Insect Control: Why Pests Love Your Home & What You Can Do About It
As experts in pest control, customers ask us many questions about why pests are drawn to their clean homes. The thing is, your home doesn’t have to be a pigsty to attract insects. In this blog post, we’ll explore why pests are drawn to homes and offer advice on preventing them from invading yours with…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Eat Spice Bugs? Tackle Pantry Pests with Vulcan Termite & Pest Control
Everyone knows that seasoning can make or break a dish, but a lesser-known fact is that plenty of insects agree. By that, we mean that some bugs can wiggle their way into your pantry and camp in your chili powder, cumin, paprika, and other spices. If you find spice bugs in your pantry, it doesn’t…
Read MoreKeep These Cold Weather Bugs Out of Your Home This Winter
Some bugs die off as soon as the last warm day of summer or fall is over; others overwinter by entering a state of torpor, cozying up in cocoons, or carrying on in underground nests. And then there are the bugs who sneak into your house when seeking winter shelter. Today’s edition of our weekly…
Read MoreFollow These Instructions for How to Keep Centipedes Out of Your House
Centipedes are creepy crawlers with many legs, which sometimes take them to places they shouldn’t be (e.g., your house). If you want to learn how to deal with centipedes, you’ve come to the right place, but we encourage you to take a step back and consider how much you know about the creatures. It’s okay…
Read MoreWhat You Should Do About Chimney Pests Before It’s Time to Use the Fireplace
The “first day of fall” in the U.S. was Sunday, September 22nd, but here in Alabama (and the rest of the Deep South), we usually have to suffer sweltering summer weather until at least November. That’s why it catches us off guard and underprepared when an unusually early cold front rolls in. When it gets…
Read MoreUsing Rodent Disinfectant Spray and Other Methods to Clean After an Infestation
If you discover the signs of a rodent infestation in your home, contact a local, reputable pest control company immediately. Getting rid of a rodent infestation is risky and extremely difficult for non-professionals, so it’s highly recommended that you consult pest control experts. Once rodent control professionals eliminate the presence of mice or rats in…
Read MoreFollow These Steps to Get Rid of Booklice
Even though booklice cannot bite, sting, or otherwise harm your family—and they tend to leave people alone altogether—we still classify them as household pests, and we’re willing to bet that you and your guests would prefer your home to be booklice-free. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get rid of booklice from our experts…
Read MoreDo Swimming Pools Attract Mosquitoes? Mosquito Repellent for Pools
Do Swimming Pools Attract Mosquitoes? Mosquito Repellent for Pools All kinds of flying pests love pools for different reasons. For example, wasps, bees, and hornets have strong senses of smell, are drawn to chlorine-treated pools, and enjoy taking a dip to cool off and bring some water back to their nests or hives. So, what…
Read MoreHow Do I Keep Wasps Away from My Pool?
How to Keep Wasps Away from My Pool: Tips and Tricks Why Do Wasps & Other Flying Insects Love My Pool? Every living creature needs water to survive, and your pool is a large, predictable water source for nearby insects. In the summer, hornets, bees, and wasps don’t just drink the water they can find:…
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