Few things are more disgusting than finding pests crawling inside a container of flour, cereal, rice or some other food item. Among these pantry pests are cigarette beetles, rice weevils and grain moths. They can be difficult to eradicate. However, there are things you can do to discourage these infestations. Keep your cabinets and pantry […]
Read MoreWinter is approaching. That means you have precious little time left for late-fall lawn care. You may wonder why lawn care matters this time of the year. It’s because Brevard County is so warm. The average temperature in December sits at 73 degrees, so your lawn is going to need some maintenance if you want […]
Read MoreSpecial bait gives technicians an inside scoop Slug-A-Bug keeps up with the latest technology in pest control to provide the best service possible to customers. In this episode of Bug Bites, we learn about a bioluminescent bait that technicians deploy in areas where homeowners suspect there are unwelcome visitors. A black light reveals what happens […]
Read MoreHere are some tips for getting them out and keeping them out Your attic is no place for bats. But if they’ve already moved in, it’s not so simple to get them out. Here’s how you can safely remove bats from your attic and take preventative measures to keep them from returning. Perhaps the most […]
Read MoreWhether you’re a commercial or residential customer, you probably consider ants on the premises a major nuisance. At Slug-A-Bug, we control them placing special granules around the nesting areas. Ants don’t actually eat the granules, because they’re solids. Instead, they feed them to the larvae which, in turn, convert them into a liquid that the […]
Read MoreFundraising events Nov. 5-6 at Indian River Colony Club, Viera Family Promise of Brevard is on a mission: putting an end to the scourge of family homelessness in our county. Slug-A-Bug is happy to help fulfill this worthy goal. That’s why we’re sponsors of the Golf Scramble and Helicopter Drop fundraising events on Nov. 5-6 […]
Read MoreThe sound of a buzzing wasp can be alarming. Their stings are painful and, at worst, can cause severe allergic reactions. A sting may create swelling that extends to the immediate area around the site of the sting (if a wasp stings your finger, your hand may swell). An allergic reaction, on the other hand, […]
Read MoreTermite Department Manager’s “glass half empty” outlook helps him strive for excellence Dave Laster’s mom called it. When he was a child, she told him he’d probably work in pest control someday. The prediction was spot on and Laster celebrated his 25-year anniversary at Slug-A-Bug in September 2021. Currently the Termite Department Manager, Laster has […]
Read MoreIt is reported that a single tent caterpillar in a tree could result in up to 20 percent destruction of the tree’s foliage. The little furry residents will emerge and begin eating through one branch of leaves at a time until they have reached their fill. Many homeowners are looking for advice from outdoor pest […]
Read MoreDid you know that there are more than 4,000 species of cockroaches? The large, well-known pests that strike fear into homeowners and invade homes only account for less than 1 percent of the known varieties. The American cockroach is the one that most people in the United States are familiar with. They result in the […]
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