27 Dec 2016

Where Do Killer Bees Come from & How to Identify Them

Killer bees are a serious problem, especially around Florida. Some bees are more docile, but killer bees are aggressive and attack in the tens of thousands when disturbed. Unlike most bees, swarms will also follow you far from the hive. They have been known to kill even fully grown adults. Where do killer bees come […]

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21 Dec 2016

What Are House Crickets?

Crickets can get a little bit overbearing, can’t they? They’re nice when they’re outside and they serenade the sun as it starts setting. When they’re stuck inside or seek refuge during the rainy months, they can think artificial lighting is a constant sunset and chirp away all hours of the day and night. How do […]

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13 Dec 2016

Dealing with Millipedes in Your Home

Millipedes are creepy and having them in your home can be a pain, especially as it gets cooler and damper out. Typically, millipedes prefer being outdoors. They’re helpful to flowers, plants, and gardens. They prefer living in damp soil. Have you ever lifted a wheelbarrow or bag of mulch that you left out for a […]

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07 Dec 2016

The Benefits of Pre-Emergent Weed Treatment

What is pre-emergent weed treatment? Simply put, it’s an approach to lawn management that aims to prevent weeds from growing in the first place. What’s behind this approach? It’s simple, really. Once weeds have taken hold in a lawn or garden, a lot of effort has to go into eliminating them. Think of weeds like […]

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29 Nov 2016

Merry Christmas From LaCucaracha & Slug-A-Bug

LaCucaracha & his family are looking forward to spending the Christmas season with you in your nice warm, cozy home. If you don’t want any uninvited guests this season, contact Slug-A-Bug and we will be happy to get rid of those holiday pests!

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29 Nov 2016

Migration of the Monarch Butterflies – What You Need to Know

Florida can get overrun with monarch butterflies over the winter. They come down from Canada and parts of the North. Some use Florida as a stopping point on their way to Mexico, sometimes even using oil drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as way-points to rest. Scientists are still unsure how many actually do […]

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21 Nov 2016

What Are Killer Bees? Are They in Florida?

What causes more deaths every year than spiders, snakes, sharks, alligators, bears, wolves, and cougars combined? It’s bee, wasp, and hornet stings. An average of 58 U.S. citizens die every year because of stings from bees and their cousins. And there’s one particular kind of bee that’s especially dangerous; the aptly named killer bee. What […]

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15 Nov 2016

Rats in Florida – A Closer Look at the Problem

Rats in Florida are a big problem. And they’re getting bigger…literally. 16 years ago, an exotic animal breeder released Gambian pouched rats into the wild. Like so many non-native animal species here, they flourished. These rats can grow to nearly three feet in length. Not including the tail, their bodies can still grow longer than […]

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08 Nov 2016

Fighting Subterranean Termites in Florida

What’s the difference between subterranean termites in Florida vs drywood termites? Both are terrible news for any home, but there are important differences that help us in combating the damage each can do: Do They Look Different? Subterranean termites have a single vein that runs down the length of the wing. It’s dark and thick. […]

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02 Nov 2016

A Look at Our Lawn Care Program

A lawn care program in Melbourne, Florida can span a wide range of quality and services. You can take care of your lawn in ways that make it look good the day-of, but after a few days or a week, it’s uneven, it looks dead in some areas, or swampy in others. This is because lawn […]

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