Posts Tagged ‘pest control’
Where Do Termites Go During the Winter?
During the winter, homeowners feel like they can relax a little and not worry so much about a destructive termite infestation, even in the buggy southeastern states. But is it a false sense of security? Can termites still invade your home in the dead of the winter? Not all insects die off or go into…
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 MoreWomen’s History Month: Inspiring Alabama Women
March is Women’s History Month, so Vulcan Termite and Pest Control, Inc. is highlighting a handful of great women from Alabama! These fine ladies have made a significant impact on our state and on the rest of the U.S. They might not all have influenced the business of pest control and prevention, but their contributions…
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 MoreGuide to Growing Flowers in Alabama
Sure, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for bouquets, roses and floral arrangements. But why restrict the enjoyment of flowers around the house to just one day of the year? Here’s what you need to know before growing flowers of your own both indoors and outdoors. Indoors or Outdoors Unlike some plants, flowers can easily…
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 MoreKeeping Pests Out of Your Home While You’re Away for Thanksgiving
Going out of town for Thanksgiving? Pests know when there’s no activity at a house it’s theirs for the taking. Here are some recommendations for making sure that you return to a pest-free home. Use Motion Detector Lights Bugs are drawn to light, so if you leave the porch light on while you’re away it…
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