Insect 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.”…
Read MoreNeed to Know – Carpet Beetles
Consider this piece as kinda a FAQ on carpet beetles. Us folks at Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. think, as always, by exporting a little knowledge your way, we all benefit. You can use our services on the issue of carpet beetles. We’re more than glad to help. But in this case, if you…
Read MoreAll About Drain Flies
They are kind of tiny, their wings are covered with scales and when you smack one, they seem to vanish in a poof of dust. They don’t bite. What is your Alabama Pest Control company talking about? Drain Flies or Moth Flies. Usually it’s a short-lived issue, the infestation that is. This is a phenomenon…
Read MoreIndoor and Outdoor Flea Control
You gotta feel for the dogs and cats during the summer months. Unless they’re short-haired, the sweltering heat puts their bodies in the very center of a sweatnado. Not only that, flea populations explode in the outdoors and indoors. Poor things. Not only are they in pant-mode, but the itching and scratching can be excruciating.…
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