Seasonal Pests

Earlier this month, we discussed insect signs to look for during your spring cleaning. Now we’re going to provide a little more information on where to look for pests that have been hiding in your home during the winter. These are the spots you may want to check if they weren’t cleaned or if you skipped…

Everybody knows that termites get worse in the spring and summer, but should homeowners be concerned in February? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no but rather a very strong maybe. Let’s investigate typical termite activity and the circumstances that might make them a problem during the winter. Termite Activity Throughout the Year As…

Our pest control business gives the gift of a bug-free home or business, but sometimes it’s not so bad if insects stick around. Insects are the inspiration for all sorts of products that make really good gifts around the holidays. Here are our favorite gift ideas for bug lovers of all ages. Insect Presents for Kids Get…

They may not be warm-blooded, but insects are just as susceptible to the cold as we are. Over the years different insect species have come up with strategies for making it through the winter. Some insects burrow into the ground, others hibernate in cocoons and a few seek out shelter in your warm home. The…

Black Friday is right around the corner, and if you have a kid or comic book lover on your gift list, insects are a good place to start! Superheroes have been around since people first started telling fictional stories. Maybe it’s our reliance on insects and the balance they bring to the ecosystem, but bugs have…

Now is about the time pests in Alabama are moving indoors to escape the cold. They don’t care one bit that they are unwelcome and not contributing a cent to the heating bill. Which pests are most likely to move into Alabama homes at this time of year? Find out now! Argentine Ants This aggressive ant…

Need a few creative ideas for your kid’s classroom? Hosting a Halloween party this year? Like many of you, Vulcan Termite and Pest Control Inc. loves using the pests we catch as inspiration during the spookiest holiday of the year. We’ve compiled a list below of our favorite bugged out costumes, candies and treats we’ll be enjoying at…

When you really think about it, bats get a bad rap. Blame it on Dracula movies or fear of rabies, but either way bats are feared by many people even though they are pretty friendly. They also do a lot to help the ecosystem and keep the outdoors more comfortable. As long as you don’t…

You’re outside relaxing in your yard, enjoying the warm spring weather when all of a sudden you see it. There, several feet away, is a fluttering, dark cloud of insects. It’s a swarm. That swarm could be created by any number of insects, including termites. Swarming is common for termites during certain times of the…

Many people worry about spring fever and pollen allergens during spring, but insect allergies are also a concern now that bugs are active again. In this post we’re discussing how to know if you have insect allergies, which insects people are most allergic to and how to protect yourself.  The Most Allergic Insects People may…