Taming Wild Grasses Noticing different grasses in your yard? Nothing is more aggravating than looking out into your lawn to see a grass that you didn’t put there. Florida soils are abundant with wild grass seeds. Often brought in during construction when the soil is bare, the seeds eventually emerge when conditions are perfect for germination. The […]
Read MoreBetween the rise in temperature and the increase in rainfall, summer makes for a bug’s paradise! The conditions are just right for the little creatures in all their annoying glory. An increase in insect activity is only natural in Florida but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with it in your home or yard. […]
Read MoreYour lawn is often suffering and struggling by this time of year. The blistering heat and unrelenting summer sun have wreaked havoc on your beautiful living carpet and you can’t wait till fall arrives. Many of us who love our lawns feel the same way! If you love your lawn, you need to have a […]
Read MoreWorried about ticks? You probably should be. With so much media coverage concerning the dangers of ticks, it’s unlikely you don’t know about how dangerous these arachnids can cause. Among the worst offenders is the Lone Star Tick. This FAQ may help you understand more about them. Why Should I Worry? While the Lone Star […]
Read MoreFlorida is ideal for Palmetto Bugs, as these large cockroaches thrive in warm, damp climates that hold a lot of moisture. What is about these critters’ skittering movements that make our own skin crawl and our spines shiver? For one thing, Palmetto Bugs breed insane amounts a time and it’s troubling to imagine the sheer […]
Read MoreMice seem to have created their own pitch and duration of scream in our language– we can all hear it just imagining one scurrying across the floor or countertops. Since their arrival from Asia on the colonizing ships, mice like to live near human dwellings to keep warm in winter and taste a variety of […]
Read MoreIt’s summer! For many, that means time to head to the lake, the campsite, or simply roam as freely as you like through the most beautiful natural setting you can find. Unfortunately, it also means obsessively checking yourself for ticks when you get home. After all, something as tiny as a pinhead could put your […]
Read MoreEven though we separate our indoor life from the outside by constructing houses, our home extends from inside our walls to the lawn; the two interrelate. While lawn care creates beautiful areas, it’s also important for managing insects and critters that we don’t want to encounter whether we’re inside or out. Slug-A-Bug can help with […]
Read MoreThe sound of a buzzing wasp or the way those black and yellow bodies floats around in the air bothers us for a reason; their stings are painful and annoying at best, and can cause really severe allergic reactions at worst. A normal reaction to a wasp sting will still cause pain, swelling, and redness […]
Read MoreWith billions of dollars in property damage already done this year and the potential for your home to be next on the hit list, termites are one creature you just never want to face. As often as people worry about termites, though, some still don’t take the necessary measures for treatment! Take a closer look […]
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