Pest News & Updates
Bitten by the Love Bug: Pests We Actually Love to Have Around
Don’t be surprised when you find out that some of the bugs in your garden are actually ones you want to keep around. It’s common to assume that all pests are a nuisance and annoying, but there are many insects that are good! If you are an avid gardener, landscaper, or even someone who loves…
Read MoreZika Advice From Auburn University Experts
We’ve been talking a lot about the Zika virus this spring and summer since mosquito control is a common concern in Alabama. If you’ve been keeping track of the latest reports you may have heard that officials are investigating non-travel related Zika infections in Florida. The first Zika-related death was also reported in Utah shortly…
Read MoreZika Update: Experts Warn of Southern Outbreak
We’ve been closely following news about the Zika virus since the story first broke at the beginning of the year. Health officials are now saying that the potential spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus is greater than originally expected. Experts are also connecting the virus to more health issues that can impact the lives of millions of…
Read MoreChecking for Pesticide Regulations in Popular Vacation Destinations
Popular vacation destinations like St. John are known for their beautiful landscapes, upscale resorts and fun in the sun. But for one family, traveling to the picturesque Virgin Islands has left three of four family members hospitalized. On March 20, 2015 paramedics rushed to the Sirenusa Resort in St. John and found Steve Esmond unconscious…
Read MoreMake a Resolution to Rescue Your Yard from Bugs This Spring
It’s New Years Eve! So much to do and watch and EAT with the college football bowl games on TV and the holiday season drawing to a close. Now that the madness has mostly passed you can put your attention on one last holiday to-do – your New Year’s Resolution? Being that we’re bug…
Read MoreEnjoy a Bug-Free Christmas Decoration Boxing Day
It’s Boxing Day in several areas of the world. The holiday holds different meanings for different people, but as a company that has seen a lot of pests hide in boxes, we’d like to use it as an opportunity talk about how to carefully pack up your Christmas decorations so they stay bug-free and in…
Read MoreChristmas Tidings from Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc.
Merry Christmas Everyone! All of us here at Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. hope that you are enjoying a day with loved ones wherever you are. We’d also like to take this time to thank all our clients that have invited us into their homes. A home is so much more than a structure.…
Read MoreChristmas Fun is All Around in Alabama
There’s no doubt that Alabama is one of the best places to be during the holidays. Cheer is in the air across the state, from Huntsville all the way up north to Montgomery down south. If you’re going to be in either of these cities or Birmingham during December, here are the holiday events that our…
Read MoreGiving Thanks for Thanksgiving
Today is Thanksgiving, and everybody at Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. loves celebrating this special American holiday. In fact, we sit down to have a company Thanksgiving dinner together every year. It’s a chance for us to relax and reflect on all that we’ve accomplished since the previous Thanksgiving. One thing we’re always thankful…
Read MoreEvil 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…
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