Here 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 bring about many challenges to overcome. Insects seem to never 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 […]
Read MoreThis Memorial Day, we at Slug-A-Bug would like to salute our veterans that have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the freedoms that we enjoy in this country. We pause to honor those soldiers that have died defending our country’s beliefs and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your service to […]
Read MoreWatering: Proper irrigation coverage is essential to maintaining a healthy lawn. Did you know that water makes up 70-80% of the weight of grass blades? This is why water is so important and more importantly that it’s done right. Things like too much water or not enough can have drastic effects on the appearance and […]
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