Rodent & Bug Season Survival Guide: What Alabama Homeowners Need to Know
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…
Read MoreWhy Does Salt Kill Slugs? Snail Control Tips for Your Alabama Garden
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…
Read MoreDo Green Junebugs Come Out in June? Your Questions Answered
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…
Read MoreBeneficial Bugs to Celebrate National Insect Appreciation Day
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…
Read MoreFun Facts to Celebrate World Bee Day
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…
Read MoreEssential Pesticide Safety Tips for Families and Pet Owners
Original Publish Date: May 11th, 2017 | Updated: May 28th, 2026 There are many things to love about pets, but their tendency to bring insects inside your home isn’t one of them. Pet owners have heightened pest-control needs compared to households without pets, but they’re also among the most hesitant to consider their pesticide…
Read MoreHow to Bring Plants Inside Without Bugs: Tips and Guidance for Relocation
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…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Silverfish and Prevent an Infestation
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…
Read MoreWhat Are Roly-Poly Bugs: Insects, or Something Else?
What Are Roly-Poly Bugs: Insects, or Something Else? Roly-polies, also known as pillbugs, are adorable little critters that can curl up into a ball at a moment’s notice. Despite their name and nature as small invertebrates with a robust exoskeleton, roly-polies aren’t bugs or any kind of insect at all. Now the question…
Read MoreWhy Do I Have Gnats on My Indoor Plants? Answers and Solutions
Houseplants can often be a major attractor for pests. Many wonder, “Why do I always get gnats on my indoor plants?” Fungus gnats flock to the damp soil of houseplants to lay their eggs. These bugs are more than just annoying; they can also cause significant damage to houseplants through their feeding habits.…
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