08 Oct 2021

At Slug-A-Bug, we’re anti-ant

Whether 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 […]

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01 Oct 2021

Wasps: steering clear of the sting

The 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, […]

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29 Sep 2021

‘With Slug-A-Bug for life’: Dave Laster notches 25th year

Termite 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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17 Aug 2020

Take action against tent caterpillars, before they establish themselves

It 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 […]

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10 Aug 2020

The cockroach: a persistent pest that can overwhelm

Did 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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03 Aug 2020

Nana’s House cares for community’s most vulnerable children

Local ministry operates solely on volunteer work, resources from churches, businesses and generous individuals Whose heart doesn’t break for needy children who have no safe place to live? Thankfully, Nana’s House here in Brevard County is doing something about it. That’s why we help support this outstanding ministry. Slug-A-Bug makes monetary donations to Nana’s House […]

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27 Jul 2020

Mice in your home are a health hazard

Mice are not very frightening when you see them in a controlled atmosphere but you don’t want them in your home. Not only can their unexpected scampering cause a scare, they also carry bacterial and viral diseases. They can chew furniture, blankets, bags and other personal items, leaving excrement all along the way. Fortunately, there […]

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13 Jul 2020

Here are some signs you may have termites

Of all of the pests that can invade our home, termites often fly under the radar. Termites don’t bite you or leave marks on your skin, but they can literally eat you out of house and home. Pest control experts have put together a list of symptoms you can look for in and around your […]

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