A healthy lawn requires plenty of irrigation. Water comprises up to 80 percent of the weight in a blade of grass. That being the case, your lawn can sustain damage from improper watering, whether too much or not enough. In the Florida summer, there’s usually enough rainfall to keep things green. But even a […]
Read MoreWhen a home is infested with termites, the homeowner rarely gives much thought about what kinds of termites are involved. But it’s an important distinction. Not only will it affect preventative measures, but it can also ensure proper control. The classification is based on where each colony lives. Subterranean: Subterranean termites, as the name suggests, […]
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Rats like garages and sheds. Any outbuilding gives them natural shelter and privacy – often enough to keep them from being readily discovered. It’s an extra draw if you have birdseed or other edibles stored there. Keep edibles sealed up There are a number of things you can do to keep rats out of these […]
Read MoreSilverfish fall into the category of nuisance pests. They’re not dangerous, just annoying to have around the house. And that’s reason enough to keep them out. These wingless insects grow up to half an inch long. They are typically a blue or grayish silver. Silverfish have two long antennae and three distinct tails. They eat […]
Read MoreFall 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 […]
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