Are you in the job market? Slug-A-Bug is looking to fill positions in both the field and the office. Consider becoming part of our outstanding team. Premier pest control company We’ve been a pest-control leader in Brevard County since 1982, winning Florida Today’s Best of the Best designations and Hometown News Readers’ Choice awards, year […]
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By Jackie Lum Slug-A-Bug president Steve Lum has hit an impressive milestone this month: 35 years with Brevard County’s top pest-control company. Steve is nothing short of an American success story. I should know, I married him. He started life very poor, the oldest of four boys in the projects of Harlem. Steve’s father had […]
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They’ve been approaching gradually since the 1960s and have made it to Florida. Formosan subterranean termites are now wreaking significant destruction in the Sunshine State. Prolific invaders Likely endemic to China, these pests have been chomping their way across the globe since someone accidentally transported them to Japan in the 1600s. They reached Hawaii in […]
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Many people think scorpions are a pest control problem only for the Southwest states. But scorpions do well here, too. Florida has at least three known species within its borders. The largest of these is the Florida bark scorpion. Growing up to four inches by adulthood, this nocturnal creature prefers to hunt at night, preying […]
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The first step to solid and environmentally responsible lawn care is understanding your lawn and its needs. Slug-A-Bug can help assess and advise you on what’s necessary for your patch of earth to flourish. Our interest in sustainability and low-impact practices also means we like to know how elements work together. Every piece matters and […]
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Pest control companies rarely get panicked calls from homeowners over fruit flies. They won’t sting you and they won’t destroy your house. But they are just plain annoying. Fruit flies have a simple DNA sequence. They have only four pairs of chromosomes, but this basic pattern includes a powerful sense of smell and some serious […]
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Scale can be a serious threat to your landscape. This small insect can quickly devastate valuable trees and shrubs. Do you know the signs of a scale infestation? Scale bugs attached themselves to the twigs and leaves of a tree or shrub and suck the sap. They excrete honeydew, a sugar-rich substance common to aphids […]
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Concerned about ticks? With so much media coverage about the dangers of ticks, you’re probably aware of how harmful these arachnids can be. Among the most troublesome is the Lone Star tick. Here’s a short FAQ: Why should I worry? While the Lone Star tick does not transmit Lyme disease, it can transmit Rocky Mountain […]
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There are things you can do to keep fire ants from thriving on your property. First, keep a watchful eye on the lawn. The real key is to take action at the first sign these ants on your lawn. The more often you look for indications of fire ants, the more effectively you can deal […]
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You might think that creatures as tiny as aphids couldn’t take down your magnificent, green shrubs. But this pest can ruin even the healthiest ornamentals. Consequently, it’s imperative that you remove aphids on your shrubs if you want them to thrive. Make sure you take aphids seriously when planning your outdoor pest control strategies, or your […]
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