Do 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…
Read MoreSimple Ways to Keep Bugs Out of Your Fall Garden
In areas like Alabama, fall has a fair amount of bug activity. October days can still get warm and the nights aren’t too cold yet. The conditions are just fine for many insect species that aren’t quite ready to overwinter. Before they settle down insects are filling up on food, and fall gardens are their prime…
Read MoreWhat Types of Termites Live in Alabama?
Many homeowners don’t think about termites until they start swarming in spring, but here at Vulcan Termite and Pest Control Inc. we’re on the look out all year long. The southeast region of the U.S. is a hotbed for termite activity, even in the fall and winter. Controlling and eliminating termites in Alabama is so serious…
Read MoreArmyworms In Alabama
This fall you may have noticed something new wriggling and writhing around in your yard. Armyworms are such a common occurrence in the southeast during autumn they’re sometimes referred to as fall armyworms. Armyworms are actually caterpillars that haven’t yet become armyworm moths. The moths migrate to the southern states during the summer where they…
Read MoreAlabama’s Natural Pest Control Technician the Eastern Red Bat
The eastern red bat can be found in many areas across the southern U.S., but Alabama is one of their favorite spots to create a colony. Of the 16 bat species in the Yellowhammer State, eastern red bats are among the most common. Their population is so great the Alabama Bat Working Group notes that…
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