Your Questions Answered: Can Fleas Fly?
Getting fleas in your house is stressful because they can survive for ~95 days without a host to drink blood from before they perish. They seemingly float wherever they like, without limit to where they can get to in a room. The heights that fleas reach can make you wonder: Can fleas fly? Our integrative…
Read MoreRose Bush Pests: How to Identify and Prevent Common Threats
For the most part, roses bloom in spring and summer. However, if you live here in Alabama or somewhere with a warm climate, your rose garden could bloom from late winter to late fall. Wherever there are roses, rose bush pests will follow. To learn more about the types of rose bush pests, how…
Read MoreThese Are Some of the Largest North American Spiders
If you recently found a huge spider crawling around your home, you might be terrified and curious about how it measures up to other spiders. Today, we’ll help you get to know the largest North American spiders and highlight the ones that could someday wander onto your property in Birmingham, Alabama (or a nearby…
Read MoreWhy Do Bugs Die on Their Backs? The Science Behind the Roll of Death
Chances are that most times you’ve seen a dead insect, it was face-up, lying on its back. This begs the question: why do bugs die on their backs? As Birmingham’s trusted experts in integrative pest management, we are well-equipped to answer this question. To learn more about the “roll of death,” just keep reading!…
Read MoreHousehold Insect Control: Why Pests Love Your Home & What You Can Do About It
As experts in pest control, customers ask us many questions about why pests are drawn to their clean homes. The thing is, your home doesn’t have to be a pigsty to attract insects. In this blog post, we’ll explore why pests are drawn to homes and offer advice on preventing them from invading yours with…
Read MoreMarch Flies, AKA Lovebugs: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them
February is the month for love, with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, so today, we’re talking about lovebugs (AKA March Flies). Keep reading to learn more about them from our experts in integrative pest management! What Are March Flies (AKA Love Bugs)? March flies (Genus sp.) are insects with slim black or brown bodies, a…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Eat Spice Bugs? Tackle Pantry Pests with Vulcan Termite & Pest Control
Everyone knows that seasoning can make or break a dish, but a lesser-known fact is that plenty of insects agree. By that, we mean that some bugs can wiggle their way into your pantry and camp in your chili powder, cumin, paprika, and other spices. If you find spice bugs in your pantry, it doesn’t…
Read MoreHow Does a Honey Bee Become a ZomBee? Discovering the Parasitic Zombie Fly
Have you ever heard of a zombee (as in, a zombie bee)? It sounds ridiculous, but it’s actually a real thing. To learn more about what a zombee is from our experts in pest management, just keep reading. What is a “Zombee?” The portmanteau Zombee—which blends the words zombie and bee—refers to a bee that…
Read MoreBee Hive vs. Wasp Nest: Identifying the Differences
Along with ants and sawflies, wasps and bees are scientifically classified as insects in the Hymenoptera order. Thus, wasps and bees are close relatives in the animal kingdom and have many mutual features. Like most creatures, wasps and bees need homes to safely shelter from predators and the elements, store food, eat, prepare for each…
Read MoreWhy Are Squirrels Digging in My Yard? How to Protect Your Lawn
You’re likely here after opening your internet browser and searching, “Why are squirrels digging in my yard?”. There’s no need to go nuts; just keep reading this blog and get the answers you’re looking for! Why Are Squirrels Digging in My Yard? There’s quite a simple answer to “Why are squirrels digging in my yard?”…
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