Pest News & Updates
Christmas 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…
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 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 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 MoreWe’re On The Road Again
Now is the time to start thinking about Autumn and the bugs that come with the change of season. Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. invites home and business owners to the Home and Garden Show in the Brookwood Village Mall on October 25 – 27, 2013. Along…
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