07 Jan 2022

Choose Slug-A-Bug to rid your home of mice

Mice 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 […]

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31 Dec 2021

Florida ticks remain active in winter months

Winter 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 […]

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24 Dec 2021

Take care of your cabbage palm trees

Seminoles 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 […]

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17 Dec 2021

Talking termites: Steve Lum appears in area publication

Editor’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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10 Dec 2021

The great outdoors has some spiders you should avoid

Even animal lovers can recoil at the sight of a spider. Given the dangerous species that live here in Brevard County, that might not be such a bad thing. For example, we have: Widow spiders: Florida has four venomous spider species that breed in the state, and all of them fall into this category. Fortunately, […]

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03 Dec 2021
Sprinkler head watering a lawn

Keep your lawn happy with proper watering

A healthy lawn requires plenty of irrigation. Water comprises up to 80 percent of the weight in a blade of grass. That being the case, your lawn can sustain damage from improper watering, whether too much or not enough.   In the Florida summer, there’s usually enough rainfall to keep things green. But even a […]

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26 Nov 2021

We adjust treatments to eradicate different kinds of termites

When a home is infested with termites, the homeowner rarely gives much thought about what kinds of termites are involved. But it’s an important distinction. Not only will it affect preventative measures, but it can also ensure proper control. The classification is based on where each colony lives. Subterranean: Subterranean termites, as the name suggests, […]

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19 Nov 2021
Shed

Garages, sheds have ‘welcome’ signs out for rats

Rats like garages and sheds. Any outbuilding gives them natural shelter and privacy – often enough to keep them from being readily discovered. It’s an extra draw if you have birdseed or other edibles stored there. Keep edibles sealed up There are a number of things you can do to keep rats out of these […]

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12 Nov 2021

Silverfish seek dark, humid spots in your home

Silverfish fall into the category of nuisance pests. They’re not dangerous, just annoying to have around the house. And that’s reason enough to keep them out. These wingless insects grow up to half an inch long. They are typically a blue or grayish silver. Silverfish have two long antennae and three distinct tails. They eat […]

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05 Nov 2021

Autumn is a time to check over your trees

Fall is a beautiful time of year for trees, especially if you have taken the time to care for them throughout the spring and summer months. If you want to enjoy the trees after winter, there is still more maintenance recommended during fall. Here are three essential things you can do to keep your trees […]

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