To say that Florida has gotten a lot of rain this year is an understatement. Unfortunately, all the hurricanes and tropical storms don’t just do water damage. They have longer lasting impacts as well. One of these is the triggering of termite swarms. When the ground is moistened, termites start flying out and begin reproducing. […]
Read MoreIt’s utterly disappointing when you hear the scurrying of mice in the middle of the night. A mouse is rooting about, looking for food in your trash. Mice are sometimes cute, but a mouse problem is a complete pain to have in the house. So you look the next morning. You can’t find the mouse, […]
Read MoreThe term “big headed ants” covers a range of ant species. What’s common among them is that they nest outside, but will come inside for food. This can make them a nuisance pest, making big headed ant prevention and ant control an option for families that can’t keep them out. About Big Headed Ants Big-headed […]
Read MoreOf all the beetles in Florida, one of the most interesting is Rhinoceros Beetles. It’s an incredible looking scarab beetle. It has a smooth, dark back that looks like a half-oval, and a horned head that makes its look unmistakable. It can lift up to 850 times its own weight, which means it can move […]
Read MorePaper wasp nests give these wasps their name. While they look similar to other wasps, they are darker and their nests are impressive to behold. Paper wasp nests often have a swirling pattern that starts off with an umbrella shape. Yet as impressive as they may be, paper wasp removal is a must if they […]
Read MoreChigger bites are not fun. They’re intensely itchy and can keep you up at night. You’ll see bumps on your skin. Yet you may wonder how exactly you got these. This is because chiggers are barely visible to the unaided eye. Learning more about chiggers is helpful in treating chigger bites. What are Chiggers? Chiggers […]
Read MoreIt’s the time of year that lovebugs start to become a problem once again. After periods of strong rainfall, they seem to fill the air with swarms of mating pairs. You may not be too familiar with them because the lovebug insect is relatively new to Florida. It’s important to learn about the Florida lovebug. […]
Read MoreLife in Florida comes with roaches. It’s just a fact of living here. Yet this doesn’t mean you have to let them walk all over you, sometimes literally. Cockroach treatments are easy to maintain with the partnership of a Brevard County Pest Control service like Slug-A-Bug. Roach Prevention The first step to getting rid of any […]
Read MoreThe Lone Star Tick is making its presence known among Florida ticks. The Lone Star Tick is actually named for the cream-colored splotch on its back. Though it can be found in the Lone Star state of Texas, you’ll also find it expanding its territory across North America – including Florida. Rising temperatures across the […]
Read MoreYou’ve heard of wood destroying insects like termites and carpenter ants before. Termites eat wood and will chew through it voraciously. Carpenter ants don’t eat the wood, but they will carve galleries inside of it. Both can pose severe structural damage to your home. Yet few people think of carpenter bees as a threat to […]
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