Tips to Protect Your Prized Plants From Pests | National Indoor Plant Week
What better time than National Indoor Plant Week to share tips and tricks for choosing the best indoor plants for your home? Houseplants have many benefits, including livening up your indoor space, which inspires creativity and elevates a good mood for many. There are a few things to consider when picking a plant for…
Read MoreThe Best Beneficial Insects for a Healthy Fall Garden
It’s that time of year again! As the summer heat starts to cool down, 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. There’s one other thing we can’t forget— our insect…
Read MoreSeptember Is Sweet! What You Need to Know This National Honey Month
Honey tastes a little sweeter this September at Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Inc., all thanks to the bees! September is National Honey Month, a time to celebrate the hardworking bees and the devoted beekeepers who support them. Believe it or not, our pest professionals like to see beneficial insects like honeybees buzzing in…
Read MoreWhy Are Gnats So Bad This Year? Answers from Experts & Control Tips
Have you noticed more gnats this summer than you remember seeing in years past? We agree there are more gnats around than ever, but how come? In short, because of climate change and the extinction risks gnats’ predators face. Stay tuned to learn more about identifying gnats, why they’re so bad this year, and…
Read MoreGnats vs Fruit Flies: How to Tell the Difference and Get Rid of Them Both
Gnats and fruit flies are annoying because they zip past you, through your front door into your house, and multiply before you can stop them. You might think, “They’re all a nuisance, so what difference does it make?” Although they both appear similar in their small size, it is crucial to know the difference…
Read MoreHow to Check for Ticks on Yourself & What to Do If You Find One
It’s time for a tick talk, because they’re around even when you don’t know it. They lurk through tall grasses, wooded areas, and backyards. They attach to warm-bodied hosts like you, your pets, and wild animals. Ticks are a type of arachnid (like spiders!), and much like outdoor-loving humans, their peak activity periods occur…
Read MoreEffective Mosquito Control in Birmingham to Protect Your Home and Outdoor Spaces
Mosquitoes are small and common but cause one of the most significant pest problems worldwide. Unfortunately, mosquitoes predate dinosaurs, so they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. But that doesn’t mean you have to put up with them. Mosquitoes are hard to eliminate because they breed quickly, are adaptable, and can form a resistance to over-the-counter…
Read MoreMosquito Bites and Blood Type? Reasons Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others
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…
Read MoreSummer Bugs You Should Be Glad Are Around
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…
Read MoreBeat the Bugs with These Smart Summer Pest Control Tips
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.…
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