The Red Cross – Helping People & Keeping the Mosquitos Well Fed for 130 Years
Being a mosquito, most people wouldn’t automatically think that we give much thought to humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross. That’s where you’d be wrong. Mosquitoes are big fans of anyone that increases the human blood supply. Sure, when the American Red Cross got started in the U.S. back in 1881 they weren’t doing delicious…
Read MoreEarn a Badge on Girl Scout Day by Getting Down to Nature
Today is Girl Scout Day! If you were ever a Daisy, Brownie, Girl Scout or the parent of one, you’re familiar with the patches that adorn their uniforms. They are small symbols of what a scout has learned and mastered through hard work. We’re giving these gals a nod by taking a look at various…
Read MorePest Gazette: Spring 2014
Bottle Flies If you notice a brilliantly-colored, metallic looking fly buzzing around your home, you probably have bottle flies, a common type of large fly known for their metallic blue or green color. Despite their beautiful – well for a fly at least – appearance, these are not the kind of insects you want to…
Read MoreWomen’s History Month: Inspiring Alabama Women
March is Women’s History Month, so Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. is highlighting a handful of great women from Alabama! These fine ladies have made a significant impact on our state and on the rest of the U.S. They might not all have influenced the business of pest control and prevention, but their contributions…
Read MoreHow to Keep Insects Under Control During Your Spring Cleaning
When you’re sweeping through your house on a spring cleaning kick, you could actually add to the problem instead of making it better. All that activity makes it easy to wake up the bugs that have been in hiding during winter. Want to make sure you keep those critters under control while you clean? Then…
Read MoreStop Mosquitoes Before They Start This Spring
Mosquitoes keep the Vulcan Termite and Pest Control team very busy when spring rolls around. As your garden begins to come back to life and winter comes to a close, it’s important to start looking out for signs of mosquitoes. These tiny biters can be more than just an annoyance. Mosquitoes are carriers of diseases…
Read MoreGuide to Growing Flowers in Alabama
Sure, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for bouquets, roses and floral arrangements. But why restrict the enjoyment of flowers around the house to just one day of the year? Here’s what you need to know before growing flowers of your own both indoors and outdoors. Indoors or Outdoors Unlike some plants, flowers can easily…
Read MorePest Control & Other Considerations for Spring Planting
Spring is right around the corner, and if you aren’t already getting buggy about this year’s garden then it’s time to! What are you thinking of growing? Fruits? Vegetables? Flowers? No matter whether you plan to focus on a wide variety of flora and fauna or just a few plants in particular, use the Vulcan…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Remodeling Project From Being a Bug Magnet
In this post we’re looking at why it’s always wise to consult with your contractors and your pest control company about ways that the designs and layouts of a remodeling project can prevent pests and bugs from moving in. Prevention saves money along the way, so here’s what you should discuss with contractors and pest…
Read MorePutting Together an Alabama Planting Plan for the Year
It is wintertime in Alabama, but this is a great time to start planning what you’ll be planting throughout the year during the seasons. Anytime landscaping is involved you also have to consider how plants can prevent or cause bug infestations. Below we’ll show you what to plant and what kind of insects issues to…
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