Are 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…
Read MoreDo Bugs Get Cold?
Our pest control technicians get asked a lot of questions? Usually they’re specific to a certain problem, but sometimes people are just curious. A question we hear a lot in the winter is, “Do bugs get cold?” Last month we answered the question “do bugs hibernate”, which provides some insight into how insects ride out…
Read MoreHow to Identify Local Bugs
Now that you know which Alabama bugs can bite or may be hibernating in your home you’ll need to know how to identify them. Not all bugs have identifiable markings like a black widow. And some species look remarkably similar. Our professional technicians are trained to spot different types of insects in order to create…
Read MoreAlabama Bugs That Bite!
While we humans are busy chomping on turkey this month, there could be insects taking a bite out of us. During the winter more insects move inside to escape the cold, which means there could be a higher likelihood of getting bitten. Use this guide to find out which Alabama bugs bite and what to…
Read MoreDo Bugs Hibernate?
Every winter our professional pest control technicians are sure to be asked one question. Do bugs hibernate? Everyone is well aware that fewer bugs are active during the cold months, however there’s a lot of uncertainty as to where they go. Virtually no insect can survive out in the open when temperatures drop below 40…
Read MoreTop Holiday Traditions That Attract Bugs
If it weren’t for the biting cold weather bugs would probably love the holiday season. It’s a smorgasbord of easy pickings. So many holiday traditions give insects the opportunity to get cozy inside and feast on treats. Simply taking decorations out of storage can be enough to stir up pests. Which holiday traditions attract the…
Read MoreScariest Bugs in The World!
Creeping in the attic, crawling around in the basement and hiding in the walls could be something more scary than anything you’ll ever see in a monster movie. Insects are some of the strangest looking creatures on the planet, but the bugs below are in a class all of their own. If you want to…
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