Carpenter bees sound like they work pretty hard but are they dangerous? Luckily, not too often for people or pets and it’s rare that carpenter bees will sting. They’d sooner buzz away quickly, although they can sting if cornered or harassed. What do carpenter bees in Florida do then? Well, just like their name says, […]
Read MoreWe’re not alone when we say we hate cockroaches. And we mean we hate them. Ask your neighbors and friends which pests they hate the most and the answer is usually always the same: cockroaches. They are small enough to get into virtually any location — closets, cabinets, drawers, even inside of your shoes. And […]
Read MoreFlour bugs like to find their way into flour, cereal, baking mixes, and grain based foods and they can quickly ruin your baking experience. Even foods like bird seed might become infested. Sometimes an infestation will show itself as little brown bits in your food. Unopened food packages aren’t immune: these bugs can chew right […]
Read MoreIn Florida, silverfish are as common as most other pests that we deal with from time to time, like ants and cockroaches. That doesn’t make them any more appealing, however, as they are still pests that can ravage your pantry and ultimately cause grave damage to pictures, paintings, paper products, books and even the wallpaper […]
Read MoreSlug-A-Bug has been in business since the 1980’s, quickly gaining recognition as Melbourne’s premier termite and pest control company. Simply put, no other company can match the experience, expertise and quality service provided by Slug-A-Bug. The Slug-A-Bug Guarantee goes even further than a nicely worded sentence on quality pest control — we put our name […]
Read MoreAnts do play a major role in our environment, but they cause nothing but problems in your home. Ant control has been studied for generations, but the last few years has yielded significant advancements. Newer technology will not only get rid of ants currently in your home but also prevent ants from taking up permanent residence […]
Read MoreIt’s almost time for mosquitoes again. When we rush around our daily lives, we often forget to take sensible precautions against these annoying and potentially dangerous pests. Today, that potential danger means exposure to the Zika virus and other diseases. No need to panic but do try to keep precautions in mind that minimize your […]
Read MoreRats are like humans in that they adapt to their environments. Rats in the north don’t view 40-degree weather the same way a rats in Melbourne, Florida do. In the north, it may be just another day, but here in Brevard County it’s cold. Winter is winter, and in Florida, rats hate it just as much as […]
Read MoreThere are many species of ants that are found in Florida, such as red pavement ants, white footed ants, carpenter ants, big-headed ants, Formica ants, ghost ants, Pharaoh ants, and fire ants. Finding any kind of ant infestation inside your home is bad enough but when the infestation involves the tawny crazy ant, the invasion is […]
Read MoreFlorida has four different types of termites throughout the state. The most common, and the most destructive, termite is the Subterranean termite, which needs a moist habitat to thrive. The second type is the Dampwood termite, which needs a constantly moist habitat and, therefore, they prefer wood that is water-saturated. The third is the Drywood […]
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