Posts Tagged ‘pests’
Tips for a Spooky, Pest-Free Halloween
While you might be putting up fake spider webs and hanging bats, autumn is also the perfect time for the real things to invade your home! Spiders, bats, rodents, and bed bugs all seek shelter as the weather cools down, and your cozy house is the perfect destination. Keep reading for some tips on how…
Read MorePlain Batty: Topsy-Turvy Bat Facts
It’s no secret that bats get a bad rap—they’re creatures of the night, after all. But did you know that bats play a huge part in our ecosystem? Not only are they actually pretty cute, but they pollinate our favorite fruits, eat annoying insects, and more. In fact, the last week in October is actually…
Read MoreFree Steps You Can Take to Avoid Pests
Pests seem to be everywhere at times—and an infestation can be costly to manage. Oftentimes, prevention is better than treating an active infestation. If you have ever wondered if there are any free or natural ways to ensure that your home is pest-free, here are a few tips and tricks you can use. Cleaning the…
Read MoreWhere 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 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…
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