Evil Villains in Your Books
Being an old school type of person means you like fresh, self-prepared meals. You only have a computer to get email and do research. None of that social media stuff for you. And you probably have something called a library. That’s a place where actual hard-and soft-cover books are kept. Sounds weird to the Kindle…
Read MoreInsects You Find In Alabama Part 2
Last time, in Part 1, we forgot to mention that insects are nomads. Whether they fly beyond their boundaries or are imported by human transportation, their location can change. In the past we’ve had insect invasions from other countries and states that have…
Read MoreInsects You Find In Alabama Part 1
First the numbers. Across the globe there are, give-or-take, about 900 thousand different kinds insects that we’ve figured out so far. From a species standpoint, this means that bugs compose around 80% of the world’s species. However, that’s a conservative estimate. Those who study insects say it could be as high as 30 million. So…
Read MoreInsect Soup Helps Conservation Scientists
Metabarcoding is the process of identifying insect species from a single bulk sample — by that we mean a big mash up of insects. Recently researchers from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom found that metabarcoding was much quicker and just as reliable as using traditional, more labor-intensive means to compile standard…
Read MoreUN Says Eat Bugs – Recipes
We don’t want to steer you in the wrong direction, OK? Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. does not have Emeril or Paula Deen on its staff. We’re not in the biz of telling you what to eat. We do best when we stick to eliminating pests. But we came across this article a…
Read MoreAutumn Pest Control Part 2
In part one of our autumn pest control posts we highlighted the insect activities that you’re likely to see in the fall. Most certainly the activity that caught your eye was insects moving indoors to get out of the cold. They can be real pests if insects decide to move in without your…
Read MoreAutumn Pest Control Part 1
For some, the first cool breezes of autumn signal the end of another summer and the bugs that go along with it. But those pests still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Some insects will even increase their activity in the fall. Really? Yes, really. In the first part…
Read MoreHow to Get Kudzu Bugs Under Control When They’re Out of Control
They’re back. We’re not referencing the iconic scene from Poltergeist, though the problem could be just as frightening. The kudzu bugs are everywhere in Alabama again this year. The pests are hitching rides on vehicles, clothing and anything else they can land on. If you live in the Heart of Dixie you’ve probably started to…
Read MoreControl Pests Around Your Home The Safe Way
Of course, if you have a pest infestation on your property — inside or out — call Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. We’re not slouches when it comes to eliminating bugs and other critters. But sometimes, you can DIY the job. It’s for those brave souls who decide to take certain matters into their…
Read MoreMaybe it’s Time to Hire a Pro
In America, it seems like we’re on a DIY binge. With all the Big Box hardware stores and TV programs, on how to take matters into your own hands, it’s no wonder. Same goes for pest control. Many folks think they can handle it. But as they say, “it’s fun until someone loses an eye.”…
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