Getting fleas in your house is stressful because they can survive for ~95 days without a host to drink blood from before they perish. They seemingly float wherever they like, without limit to where they can get to in a room. The heights that fleas reach can make you wonder: Can fleas fly? Our integrative… The post Your Questions Answered: Can Fleas Fly? appeared first on Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ..read more

For the most part, roses bloom in spring and summer. However, if you live here in Alabama or somewhere with a warm climate, your rose garden could bloom from late winter to late fall.  Wherever there are roses, rose bush pests will follow. To learn more about the types of rose bush pests, how to… The post Rose Bush Pests: How to Identify and Prevent Common Threats appeared first on Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ..read more

  Chances are that most times you’ve seen a dead insect, it was face-up, lying on its back. This begs the question: why do bugs die on their backs?  As Birmingham’s trusted experts in integrative pest management, we are well-equipped to answer this question. To learn more about the “roll of death,” just keep reading!… The post Why Do Bugs Die on Their Backs? The Science Behind the Roll of Death appeared first on Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ..read more

As experts in pest control, customers ask us many questions about why pests are drawn to their clean homes. The thing is, your home doesn’t have to be a pigsty to attract insects. In this blog post, we’ll explore why pests are drawn to homes and offer advice on preventing them from invading yours with… The post Household Insect Control: Why Pests Love Your Home & What You Can Do About It appeared first on Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ..read more

February is the month for love, with Valentine’s Day on the 14th, so today, we’re talking about lovebugs (AKA March Flies). Keep reading to learn more about them from our experts in integrative pest management! What Are March Flies (AKA Love Bugs)? March flies (Genus sp.) are insects with slim black or brown bodies, a… The post March Flies, AKA Lovebugs: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them appeared first on Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ..read more

  If you recently found a huge spider crawling around your home, you might be terrified and curious about how it measures up to other spiders. Today, we’ll help you get to know the largest North American spiders and highlight the ones that could someday wander onto your property in Birmingham, Alabama (or a nearby… The post These Are Some of the Largest North American Spiders appeared first on Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ..read more

Everyone knows that seasoning can make or break a dish, but a lesser-known fact is that plenty of insects agree. By that, we mean that some bugs can wiggle their way into your pantry and camp in your chili powder, cumin, paprika, and other spices. If you find spice bugs in your pantry, it doesn’t… The post What Happens if You Eat Spice Bugs? Tackle Pantry Pests with Vulcan Termite & Pest Control appeared first on Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ..read more

Have you ever heard of a zombee (as in, a zombie bee)? It sounds ridiculous, but it’s actually a real thing. To learn more about what a zombee is from our experts in pest management, just keep reading.  What is a “Zombee?” The portmanteau Zombee—which blends the words zombie and bee—refers to a bee that… The post How Does a Honey Bee Become a ZomBee? Discovering the Parasitic Zombie Fly appeared first on Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ..read more

Along with ants and sawflies, wasps and bees are scientifically classified as insects in the Hymenoptera order. Thus, wasps and bees are close relatives in the animal kingdom and have many mutual features.  Like most creatures, wasps and bees need homes to safely shelter from predators and the elements, store food, eat, prepare for each… The post Bee Hive vs. Wasp Nest: Identifying the Differences appeared first on Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ..read more

You’re likely here after opening your internet browser and searching, “Why are squirrels digging in my yard?”. There’s no need to go nuts; just keep reading this blog and get the answers you’re looking for!  Why Are Squirrels Digging in My Yard? There’s quite a simple answer to “Why are squirrels digging in my yard?”… The post Why Are Squirrels Digging in My Yard? How to Protect Your Lawn appeared first on Vulcan Termite & Pest Control ..read more