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Month: March 2024

29 Mar 2024
A woman's hand petting a horse on the head

Slug-A-Bug supports Harmony Farms to help children with disabilities

Animals can provide wonderful support to children with disabilities by forming life-enhancing connections. That’s why Harmony Farms, a nonprofit in Cocoa, engages such children through horseback riding experiences. Riding benefits individuals of all ages who are dealing with cognitive, physical and emotional challenges. Recently, Slug-A-Bug sponsored Harmony Farms’ fundraising event, the Buckaroo Ball, held on February […]

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22 Mar 2024
A crane fly perched on a leaf

You shouldn’t squish the humble crane fly

We see them quite often this time of year. They flutter around our yards and sometimes get into our homes. Unfortunately for them, they resemble jumbo mosquitoes. But resist the urge to swat crane flies. They’re mostly beneficial. The crane fly is a fascinating insect with a unique lifecycle. Despite their size and appearance, crane […]

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15 Mar 2024
Millipede crawling on a rock

Millipedes are beneficial, as long as they stay outdoors

They’re not centipedes. They don’t bite or sting. Still, some people recoil from them.  Often misunderstood creatures, millipedes play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Members of the class Diplopoda, these multi-legged arthropods act as nature’s decomposers. They break down decaying matter in the environment, contributing to nutrient recycling and soil enrichment.  Millipedes are fascinating […]

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08 Mar 2024
A dead cockroach under a magnifying glass

Fast-multiplying cockroaches can overrun your home in a hurry

If you see one, you can be certain there are many more – and a whole lot more on the way. Cockroaches are notorious for their prolific breeding habits, and will swiftly overrun a home if left unchecked. These resilient pests reproduce rapidly, with some species capable of laying a teeming multitude of eggs during […]

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01 Mar 2024
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Damaging grass virus showing up in Brevard County

St. Augustine grass, a popular choice for turfgrass in various regions, is facing a formidable adversary: the sugarcane mosaic virus (SMV). This insidious virus, belonging to the potyvirus family, has become a cause for deep concern in some areas of Florida, including Brevard County.  The repercussions of SMV on St. Augustine grass are potentially severe. […]

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