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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Mowing plays an important role in the overall appearance and health of your lawn. Next to insufficient watering, improper mowing is one of the biggest factors in turf decline. Here are some helpful things you can do to ensure you’re getting the most out of your lawn: Keep blades sharp. Dull blades shred the grass […]
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They swarm everywhere, peppering your car with their squashed bodies when you drive into a cloud of them. First discovered in Florida in the 1940’s, lovebugs are easily identified by the red spots just behind their heads and the fact that they often travel attached as mating pairs. While they are annoying house guests, they do not […]
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It’s no wonder the term “dirty rat” is part of our vernacular. There’s so much about rats that people find disturbing and disgusting. One is how quickly they reproduce. Their breeding is off the charts Rats become sexually mature at a mere two to five months and will breed year round, even within their own […]
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Drain flies are a common bathroom nuisance. They’re tiny, no larger than an eighth of an inch long. They have a light gray or a tan body color and their wings are a lighter color. They look fuzzy because their bodies and wings have long hairs on them. When they are sitting still, they fold […]
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By John GagnonSlug-A-Bug Logistics Coordinator The Spoil Islands are among the truly great treasures that grace Brevard County. We at Slug-A-Bug, along with other concerned residents, are working to keep it that way. The islands make wonderful recreational getaways. People relax, camp, fish and enjoy the water off these human-created landmarks. Unfortunately, that also means […]
Read MoreA yard is more than just the grass. Landscaping can play a major role in the way it looks. Since Florida has more sunshine than most states, Brevard County lawn maintenance is important year-round. Make sure to water your lawn only when necessary. If you use plants native to Florida or others that work in […]
Read MoreSlug-A-Bug employees again loaded food into backpacks to feed needy Brevard County school children. It’s the fourth time employees of the pest-control company spent time volunteering at the Children’s Hunger Project. The volunteers gathered March 30 at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 3400 North Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach. Stu Wisell, Fleet Manager and Facility Manager for […]
Read MoreEast Asian spiders are here. They may be an imposing sight, but they’re really nothing to stress about. There’s been some media buzz lately about the Joro spider, an invasive, brightly colored arachnid as large as a person’s hand. Back in 2013, they showed up in Georgia and have since spread up and down the […]
Read MoreIf bats have invaded your attic or any other space in your home, chances are you want them gone as soon as possible. For that reason, Slug-A-Bug wants homeowners to know that Florida’s four-month no-removal period will begin soon. Although bats are a nuisance in the home or in buildings, state wildlife laws protect these […]
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