Bugs – To Kill or Not to Kill…
The natural inclination for most people is to kill just about any bug they see. Psychologists have examined our fear of insects and come up with a number of theories for why most people automatically hate anything with more than four legs. Some fears are rational, but there’s no denying insects play an important role…
Read MoreHome Remedies for Bug Bite Itching
In the last days of summer we’re getting outside as much as possible to enjoy a little more fun in the sun before the chilly fall weather sets in. There’s just one problem – bugs have the same idea. Biting and stinging bugs are still active in September across the southeast. They’re using this time…
Read MoreYard Maintenance That Keeps Bug Reproduction in Check
Fall is a time to make yard maintenance a focus. It’s the last hurrah before winter sets in and several months of biting cold weather that keeps everyone indoors. It’s also the time when insects are getting ready to ride out the winter months. Right now dozens of insect species are seeking out refuge and food…
Read MoreAlabama Cool Down: Pests to Expect This Fall
Do you feel that? It’s the temperature dropping below blazing hot. This month Alabama residents will begin to see something else along with the changing weather – bugs. In the southeast we have four distinct insect seasons, and fall is more active here compared to other parts of the country. At Vulcan Termite and Pest…
Read MoreFacts You Never Knew About Alabama’s State Insect
A fact many people don’t know about Alabama’s state insect is that there is one. State birds, trees and flowers are well known, but official bugs don’t get much attention. That’s why we’ve decided to dedicate this post to Alabama’s state insect – the amazing monarch butterfly. Amazing Facts About the Monarch Butterfly They’re popular.…
Read MoreHow Insects Handle the Heat
With temperatures already soaring up to 100 degrees this summer, people are doing everything they can to stay cool. It brings a good question to mind. How do insect bear the unbearable heat during the summer? Many insects, including mosquitoes, don’t just survive in high heat – they thrive. When temperatures increase it can help…
Read MoreSigns Your Garden Has a Pest Problem
There’s nothing quite like enjoying fresh, flavorful produce that’s just been picked from the garden. It’s too bad insects feel the same way. Plant-eating insects sneak into your garden not caring one bit that you’ve put in weeks or even months worth of work. They just greedily devour everything in sight. Different garden pests leave…
Read MoreZika Advice From Auburn University Experts
We’ve been talking a lot about the Zika virus this spring and summer since mosquito control is a common concern in Alabama. If you’ve been keeping track of the latest reports you may have heard that officials are investigating non-travel related Zika infections in Florida. The first Zika-related death was also reported in Utah shortly…
Read MoreHow to Spot Insect Damage When Buying a Home
Summer is the most popular season for home buying, and the real estate market is booming here in Alabama. But, it’s also the time of year when insects are out in full force. The last thing any buyer wants is to walk into an infestation the first day in their new home. According to the EPA, homeowners spend…
Read MoreSummer Lawn Watering Tips for a Pest-Free Yard
With so much vegetation in the yard many people overlook one of the top hiding spots for insects – the lawn. How we water our lawns could turn the yard into a playground for pests. Lawn watering is a careful balance of providing adequate moisture without overdoing it. Below we’ve outlined the best watering practices that allow plants…
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