Pets, Pests and Winter Weather: What You Need to Know
During the winter months when fleas and mosquitoes infestations are less likely, we tend to slack off on worrying about pests on our pets. But the fact is that in many parts of the country, like Alabama, it stays warm enough for insects to stay alive outside. Get tips on controlling pests in the winter when you…
Read MoreHow to Keep Pests Out of Your HVAC
Your HVAC system is a key piece of equipment that keeps everyone in your home comfortable – including pests. In the past we’ve discussed how warm homes attract insects in the winter, and it’s not unheard of for them to go right to the heat source. Just like your electronics, pest can also do serious damage to…
Read MoreBugs People are Afraid Of (But Shouldn’t Be)
Bugs are one of the most prevalent fears in the world. That’s the official report from the Chapman University Study on American Fears. Only public speaking and heights are more feared than insects. Our relationship with bugs is an odd one. Insect ecologist Jeffery Lockwood examined human and insect interaction in his book The Infested Mind: Why…
Read MoreSigns There’s a Big Pest in Your Attic
When we were kids attics often seemed like creepy places where things hide out in dark corners. As adults we realize that isn’t entirely untrue. Except instead of ghosts and ghoulies, there’s something much more scary that lives in the attic – large, destructive pests. During the cold months it’s not uncommon for larger pests…
Read MoreTop Reasons Why Businesses Should Budget for Pest Control
Pests don’t discriminate between businesses and homes. While some bugs and rodents may prefer a house because there is less human activity, they won’t pass up a business if the living conditions are right. For a homeowner pests can be a costly inconvenience, but for a business it can impact a person’s livelihood. Below are…
Read MoreThe Migration Patterns of Mice
Research has shown that as people move, mice migrate right along with them. Mice are what is known as commensal, which means they get their primary source of shelter and food from a host species. That host species is us humans. The common house mouse is one species that got its name because it is so…
Read MoreThe Wackiest Pest Prevention Methods of 2014
Bug prevention is serious business. Pests cause billions of dollars in damage every year to crops, homes and businesses. Because it’s such a big economic factor, new pest prevention methods are continuously being tested. Some of them are good, some are bad and some are downright wacky. Now that 2014 is behind us, we can…
Read MoreHow Common Home Resolutions Can Help With Pests
At the start of the New Year many people make resolutions to improve their homes. But did you know some of the most common home resolutions could also keep pests from being a problem? Let’s take a look at how your home improvement resolutions may be pest-preventative. Resolution – Get Organized Getting organized is high…
Read MoreEnjoy a Merry Bug-Free Christmas!
Merry Christmas everybody! All of us here at Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. are settling into our warm homes to celebrate the holidays with family and friends. It reminds us of how lucky we are that we’ve been able to help so many families in Alabama enjoy the comfort of their homes without worrying…
Read MoreWinter Preparedness: Protect Your Home from Pests
Mother Nature can ruin a Merry Christmas quick if you aren’t prepared to handle winter-related weather problems. Winter disasters come in all shapes and sizes, but the right preparation can keep you, your loved ones and your home protected. Ice Storms Even as far south as Alabama snow and ice can move in during the…
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