Posts Tagged ‘bugs’
DIY Tips to Stop Bugs in Their Tracks During Winter Months
You’ve heard it said by us before, but when the temperature drops, you aren’t the only one that wants to get inside to stay warm. Other creatures like bugs and pests love to get all cozy in your home, too. To keep the unwanted guests away from tracking into the comfort of your home this…
Read MorePest Gazette: Spring 2014
Bottle Flies If you notice a brilliantly-colored, metallic looking fly buzzing around your home, you probably have bottle flies, a common type of large fly known for their metallic blue or green color. Despite their beautiful – well for a fly at least – appearance, these are not the kind of insects you want to…
Read MoreHow to Keep Insects Under Control During Your Spring Cleaning
When you’re sweeping through your house on a spring cleaning kick, you could actually add to the problem instead of making it better. All that activity makes it easy to wake up the bugs that have been in hiding during winter. Want to make sure you keep those critters under control while you clean? Then…
Read MoreStop Mosquitoes Before They Start This Spring
Mosquitoes keep the Vulcan Termite and Pest Control team very busy when spring rolls around. As your garden begins to come back to life and winter comes to a close, it’s important to start looking out for signs of mosquitoes. These tiny biters can be more than just an annoyance. Mosquitoes are carriers of diseases…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Remodeling Project From Being a Bug Magnet
In this post we’re looking at why it’s always wise to consult with your contractors and your pest control company about ways that the designs and layouts of a remodeling project can prevent pests and bugs from moving in. Prevention saves money along the way, so here’s what you should discuss with contractors and pest…
Read MoreWhy Bug Maintenance Should Be Part Of Your Home Improvement Plan
As you consider renovating or making improvements to your home, it is always important to factor in maintenance to prevent pests and bugs. Let’s take a look at why it’s best to make bug maintenance one of the first things on your project to-do list. It Can Control Current Problems You may have a bug…
Read MoreBug Prevention While Unboxing for the Holidays
It’s that time of year when the holiday decoration boxes are being pulled down from the attic and fresh linens are being put in the guest bedrooms. Christmas is a lively time of year, especially for the bugs that have been hiding away in undisturbed closets, drawers and boxes. If you want to keep bugs…
Read MoreDon’t Let Bugs Bust Up Your Holiday Baking
Today is National Maple Syrup Day! It’s the perfect day of the holiday season to do a little baking with the family. Whipping up winter treats is a great tradition to start whether you have little kids, teenagers or it’s just you and a significant other. Here are a few ideas to try this year,…
Read MoreBugs to be Wary of While Hanging Christmas Lights
When you step outside to tackle the holiday decorations, bugs are probably the last thing on your mind – until they get in the way. Even though it’s winter, that doesn’t mean the creepy crawlies aren’t still lurking around in the crevices and corners. They’re seeking shelter from the cold, and your house provides the…
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