Pests Are Most Likely to Move Into Your Home This Winter
Now is about the time pests in Alabama are moving indoors to escape the cold. They don’t care one bit that they are unwelcome and not contributing a cent to the heating bill. Which pests are most likely to move into Alabama homes at this time of year? Find out now! Argentine Ants This aggressive ant…
Read MorePest Control Tips for New Home Owners
You’ve found a new home that’s perfect for your family’s needs – congratulations! There’s a lot to get done before you move in– between changing your address, getting new locks and customizing the home décor to fit your personal style. Like renovations, pest control is much easier to handle before you move everything in and…
Read MoreGetting the Right Amount of Pest Control Treatments Scheduled
Making sure your home or business is protected against destructive and invasive insects is an ongoing battle. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a one-and-done solution because insects like to move around, and eggs are always hatching. The question becomes not whether you need pest control treatments, but rather how often they are needed. A…
Read MoreFall Garden Pests to Watch Out for in Alabama
Fall means one thing for anyone with a green thumb – gardening. This time of year is when Alabama gardeners are beginning to see beets, broccoli and leafy greens crop up. In the southern regions of Alabama in USDA Gardening and Plant Hardiness Zone 8a and 8b, you can even continue planting into November. Fall gardens…
Read MoreThe Coolest, Creepiest, Crawliest Costumes & Candy for Halloween
Need a few creative ideas for your kid’s classroom? Hosting a Halloween party this year? Like many of you, Vulcan Termite and Pest Control Inc. loves using the pests we catch as inspiration during the spookiest holiday of the year. We’ve compiled a list below of our favorite bugged out costumes, candies and treats we’ll be enjoying at…
Read MoreBathroom Pests: Watch Out for These Water Lovin Bugs
The kitchen and attic are well-known activity centers for pests. But there’s another spot in your home that attracts a unique set of insects. We’re talking about the bathroom. The constant moisture coming from the tub, sink and toilet create the perfect environment for bugs that thrive in and around water. In our 50 years…
Read MoreAre Roach Allergies Real?
Roaches are one of the most feared bugs, not because they sting or bite, but because they are just plain gross. Just thinking about these nighttime scavengers with their spiky legs and glossy brown exoskeletons sends shivers down some people’s spines. But can they actually cause an allergic reaction? You may have heard of cockroach…
Read MoreFun Back to School Snacks That Make Kids Bug Out
We find bugs in all sorts of places during pest control treatments, but one place you don’t usually see insects is in a lunch box. That is, unless you’ve packed a few tasty, bug-inspired treats to surprise your kids. We adults may hate bugs in any form, but lots of kids can’t resist snacks that turn…
Read MoreTips for Keeping Lice Away This School Year
There’s one word every parent dreads hearing – lice. These miniscule bugs can cause a whole lot of trouble, even if they’re caught early. That’s why prevention is so important. But it’s not always easy. Despite parents’ best efforts, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that each year, there are between 6-12 million lice cases among children aged…
Read MoreHow to Stop Insects From Chewing Holes in Your Screens
You’ve put up screen doors, window screens and screened in your porch. Finally, you can open up your house a little without insects bugging you. But then you notice a breach in the screen perimeter. A few small holes seemed to have appeared overnight. It is possible for some bugs to chew through screens the…
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