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 […]
Read MoreFall 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 […]
Read MoreFew 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 […]
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