Fall is a beautiful time of year for trees, especially if you have taken the time to care for them throughout the spring and summer months. If you want to enjoy the trees after winter, there is still more maintenance recommended during fall. Here are three essential things you can do to keep your trees […]
Read MoreFew things are more disgusting than finding pests crawling inside a container of flour, cereal, rice or some other food item. Among these pantry pests are cigarette beetles, rice weevils and grain moths. They can be difficult to eradicate. However, there are things you can do to discourage these infestations. Keep your cabinets and pantry […]
Read MoreHere are some tips for getting them out and keeping them out Your attic is no place for bats. But if they’ve already moved in, it’s not so simple to get them out. Here’s how you can safely remove bats from your attic and take preventative measures to keep them from returning. Perhaps the most […]
Read MoreFundraising events Nov. 5-6 at Indian River Colony Club, Viera Family Promise of Brevard is on a mission: putting an end to the scourge of family homelessness in our county. Slug-A-Bug is happy to help fulfill this worthy goal. That’s why we’re sponsors of the Golf Scramble and Helicopter Drop fundraising events on Nov. 5-6 […]
Read MoreThe sound of a buzzing wasp can be alarming. Their stings are painful and, at worst, can cause severe allergic reactions. A sting may create swelling that extends to the immediate area around the site of the sting (if a wasp stings your finger, your hand may swell). An allergic reaction, on the other hand, […]
Read MoreTermite Department Manager’s “glass half empty” outlook helps him strive for excellence Dave Laster’s mom called it. When he was a child, she told him he’d probably work in pest control someday. The prediction was spot on and Laster celebrated his 25-year anniversary at Slug-A-Bug in September 2021. Currently the Termite Department Manager, Laster has […]
Read MoreCertain turf diseases are more prevalent during the cool months. One common disease in our area is Brown Patch Fungus. This fungi lives in the soil and is impossible to remove. There is hope for treating it but there are changes that need to be made in order to reduce the potential for it to […]
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The fall and winter months are upon us, and before you know it the holidays will be here! Whether you’re a lawn, pest control or termite customer, the change of seasons brings about many challenges to overcome. Insects never seem to take a vacation and they’re always trying to take over. Lawns begin to change in […]
Read MoreIt’s hot outside right now, but the cooler winter temperatures will soon be here and that can mean rodents will be seeking food and shelter, as well. While your first reaction may be to panic at the thought, it is possible to get things under control with the help of the professional services of Slug-A-Bug […]
Read MoreTaming Wild Grasses Noticing different grasses in your yard? Nothing is more aggravating than looking out into your lawn to see a grass that you didn’t put there. Florida soils are abundant with wild grass seeds. Often brought in during construction when the soil is bare, the seeds eventually emerge when conditions are perfect for germination. The […]
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