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 […]
Read MoreA cockroach infestation is a big problem, one that will only get worse if left unchecked. What you shouldn’t do is grab an off-the-shelf solution. A spray you get at the hardware store won’t stop the roach infestation. It might kill the individuals you see, but not the ones hiding. Your single best bet is […]
Read MoreMembers of the Slug-A-Bug team will undertake their first quarterly cleanup of the company’s adopted Spoil Island on Saturday, March 19. The adoption of island BC47 and the cleanup are part of Slug-A-Bug’s efforts to help promote a clean, healthy environment in the community. It’s a collaborative work with the Spoil Island Project and the […]
Read MoreIt’s aggravating to look at your lawn to see a species of grass you didn’t put there. Wild grass seeds are abundant in Florida soils. Often brought in during construction when the soil is bare, the seeds eventually emerge when conditions are right for germination. The two most common wild grasses in Florida are crabgrass […]
Read MorePaper wasps have narrow bodies, usually dark brown. Their wings are typically black, and you may see yellow markings throughout. They get their name by building paper-like nests out of plant material and saliva. Inside are hundreds of compartments that allow wasps to lay their eggs and raise their young. Paper wasps feed on nectar, […]
Read MoreYou see them all the time outdoors: small, cone-shaped nests in the dirt. These are the homes of pyramid ants which, unfortunately, also like being in your home. When you see one in the house, thousands are likely living in a nearby nest. Pyramid ants are named for the pyramid-shaped protrusion on the top of […]
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