In Florida, holes in the lawn almost always come down to something hunting for food in the soil. Armadillos, grubs, and mole crickets, and the animals that eat them, are behind most of the digging Brevard County homeowners see. The good news is that the culprit is usually identifiable from the size, shape, and pattern […]
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Few things are as frustrating as walking out to the yard on a sunny Brevard County morning and wondering, “Why are there brown patches on my lawn when it was just green yesterday?” Florida lawns work hard. Between the heat, humidity, sandy soil, and a long list of insects that love our climate, grass here […]
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A lawn turning yellow in Florida usually comes down to one of six things: chinch bugs, a nutrient deficiency, too much water, not enough water, lawn disease, or dog urine damage. During the intense summer months, these issues hit the yard harder and spread faster. The fix is different for each one, so the first […]
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If you’ve spotted a large ant crawling through your Brevard County lawn and thought, “That thing is huge,” you’re not imagining it. Big ants in Florida are common, as the Sunshine State is home to several large species. While some are just a nuisance, others can damage your lawn, your home’s structure, or deliver a […]
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Grass treatment for fleas plays a critical role in controlling fleas and reducing overall pest pressure around a property. Here’s what to know for your home and lawn. When homeowners deal with fleas, the focus is usually indoors. Pets are treated, carpets are cleaned, and floors are vacuumed repeatedly. For many Florida homes, those steps […]
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Florida lawn pests pose challenges that homeowners in other parts of the country rarely experience. Warm temperatures, frequent rainfall, sandy soil, and long growing seasons create ideal conditions for pests that live, feed, and reproduce directly in turf. Many lawn pests remain hidden below the surface. Homeowners often do not notice a problem until the […]
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If you’ve ever spent a weekend patching brown spots in your Florida lawn only to watch them reappear a month later, you’re not alone. Lawn pest control is a year-round issue across the state, quietly feeding on grass roots, blades, and stems while you’re focused on mowing and watering. True lawn health isn’t just about […]
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Picture it – spring is in the air, birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and your lush green lawn … has weird patches all over the place. Sound familiar? Your lawn might have Take-all root rot (TARR). This disease, also called Bermudagrass decline, loves Central Florida’s hot, rainy weather and can kill your grass before […]
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3 Tips from the Turf Experts at Slug-A-Bug Central Florida, including Brevard County, continues to experience drought conditions, which are expected to last through June. Right now it’s more important than ever to adjust and optimize your lawn care routine! The key is to protect your turf and conserve water. At Slug-A-Bug, we’re committed to […]
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By Elliot Zace General Manager Slug-A-Bug Brown patch fungus is a common issue affecting lawns, especially from October through March when Florida’s temperatures are relatively cool. In our area, it infects mainly St. Augustine grass, although it can also be a problem for Zoysia and Bermuda grasses as well. The disease creates circular or irregularly […]
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