Insects As Pets: What Can You Keep?
Pets have become a part of the family in many homes. A recent Harris Poll found that approximately 62% of Americans have a pet. Of those, 95% consider their pet to be part of their family. Of course, the vast majority of people own a cat and/or dog. Only 9% of people surveyed said they…
Read MoreHow To Remove Bugs From Your Car
During the winter bugs are looking for any possible shelter they can find, and your vehicle could be the perfect spot. The warm engine could attract them, and vehicles that rarely get driven are an even better home base for overwintering pests. Bed bugs, ants, roaches, spiders – just about any insect can get through…
Read MoreHow To Safely Remove Stingers
Before you know it spring will have sprung in Alabama and a familiar sound will return – the humming of active insects. Some of the first bugs you may notice around your property are bees, wasps and hornets that are busy building nests and their colonies. All of these insects serve a purpose in the…
Read MoreCan Cockroaches Fly? And Other Common Household Insect Questions
Our Alabama pest control company has been asked a lot of insect and rodent questions in the last 50+ years. Some of them are very specific, one-off questions and others are fairly common. Either way the answer is usually interesting. We wrote down a list of 12 questions that we get asked frequently so you…
Read MoreRodent Roundup- How Big Rats Can Get
Rodents are the largest order of mammals on the planet, and they’re found all over the world. We have 22 types of rodents in Alabama alone, six of which will try to get in your home to seek shelter and food. How rodents enter your home, where they live and how they forage for food…
Read MoreWhy Do Termites Follow Ink?
A termite infestation is one of the last things any homeowner wants to deal with. Because they are so infamous for damaging homes, many people know of termites but their anatomy is a bit of a mystery to most. Our Alabama pest control technicians have spent years learning about termites and studying how they move.…
Read MoreAre Pest Control Chemicals Safe?
No one understands the importance of pest control safety better than a professional exterminator. At Vulcan Termite and Pest Control Inc. we take safety seriously and only use approved pesticides following their specific guidelines. For the most part pest control chemicals are completely safe. However, they have to be handled carefully by someone who’s trained…
Read More7 Signs: Know When It’s Time To Call Pest Control
Many of our clients call our Alabama pest control company not quite sure if they have a problem that warrants professional help. A lot of the time they made the right decision giving us a call. Some infestations can come on quickly. Identifying the early signs of an infestation and taking action right away can…
Read MoreWhat’s Eating My Garden?
Right now your winter garden may be relatively safe from hungry bugs that are hunkered down to ride out the cold weather. But on warm days insects will be looking for a meal, and your garden will look like a delicious buffet. Some yard pests will even stake a claim and use your garden as…
Read MoreCommon Alabama Rodents: Which Should I Worry About?
Insects aren’t the only pests moving indoors during the winter. All kinds of rodents are also gnawing and scratching their way into homes in Alabama. Which vermin are most likely to become uninvited house guests? Read on to find out. Alabama Rodents That Are Around in the Winter Of the 62 native mammals in Alabama, a…
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