During the last few weeks, we’ve had a few nights with near-freezing temperatures. You may have seen frost on the ground in the morning. This has resulted in temporary browning of some or all portions of the lawn. Most common is an irregular pattern of browning. But don’t be alarmed, your turf is not dead. […]
Read MoreA Florida lawn demands some special attention during the winter. You want it to look good all season long. Does that mean you should overseed or add fertilizer? To keep a lawn green, overseeding is generally only necessary in North Florida. That means it depends on the intensity of the winter. Similarly, fertilizing generally isn’t […]
Read MoreLiving in central Florida, you’ve probably heard of powderpost beetles. If you’ve never actually experienced an infestation from this type of insect, however, consider yourself lucky. Powderpost beetles are well known for the damage they cause to everything from furniture to tools to the structure of your home. If you think you might be dealing […]
Read MoreA healthy environment is important to the Slug-A-Bug team. That’s why we recently teamed up with the Spoil Island Project and the Friends of the Spoil Islands to adopt an island in the Indian River. Led by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the project’s goals are to provide recreational opportunities and environmental preservation. We’ll […]
Read MoreSlug-A-Bug won a 2021 Neighborhood Favorites Award from Nextdoor.com, an online community where people living in the same geographic locale can connect to share information. The award is based on recommendations and page likes from June 2020 through July 16. Slug-A-Bug also received the award for 2020. “It always means a lot to us when […]
Read MoreOneBlood bus scheduled for company parking lot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; employees will serve burgers and hotdogs Slug-A-Bug is in the business of dealing death to termites, roaches and a wide range of other pests. But on Jan. 29, the company will instead focus on preserving life – human life. A platelet bus […]
Read MoreMice are an ongoing problem. They like to live near humans so they can keep warm in winter and feast on people-foods throughout the year. Not only are these mammals adaptable to a number of environments, they’re adept at chewing through cords or electrical wires, climbing, jumping and squeezing through tiny openings. If you know […]
Read MoreWinter is here, but you still should always be watching for ticks. Even during the colder months, this is one pest that requires our year-long vigilance. Thanks to the subtropical Florida climate, ticks can be found here throughout the year. If you’re headed outside, particularly near an area with tall grass, protecting yourself from ticks […]
Read MoreSeminoles used the heart of the cabbage palm as food in centuries past. They also used its fronds as brooms and its trunks as water pilings. Today, these trees serve Florida homeowners as decorative elements in their landscapes. The cabbage palm, also known as the sable palm, is a Florida favorite. Prized for its affordability […]
Read MoreEditor’s note: The following is an article that appeared in the December edition of Indialantic Neighbors. Termite trouble: Homes in sunny Florida are always on the menu By Steve Lum, President, Slug-A-Bug People are migrating to Florida in historic numbers. Unfortunately, many of them are unprepared for one of the Sunshine State’s drawbacks: the proliferation […]
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