18 Jan 2015

It Pays to be on the Slug-A-Bug Mailing List!

This past fall, Slug-A-Bug proudly extended FREE tickets to all of our customers featuring fireworks and a double-header between the Clearwater Threshers and our Brevard Manatees. This “Pack the Park” event benefitted the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. To learn more about this organization or childhood cancer, visit: www.stbaldricks.org In addition to this fun freebie, Slug-A-Bug treated […]

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17 Jan 2015

Slug-A-Bug Breaks Ground on a New Facility

MELBOURNE, FL—Slug-A-Bug, Inc. announces the construction of a brand-new 5,712-sq- ft. building that will house up to 16 vehicles, as well as allow for additional product storage. This new facility will sit on property directly behind the company’s existing 8,000 sq. ft  office building. Groundbreaking took place at the company’s headquarters located at 2091 N. […]

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16 Jan 2015

Exploring the Whitefly Problem

Worried about your garden? You probably should be. There’s a pest lurking, waiting to attack. Whiteflies could be headed for your garden, and understanding the basics with this pest in mind is an absolute must if you want to protect your plants. What They Look Like This can be a tough pest to notice if […]

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13 Jan 2015

Win your battle against Florida roaches

In Florida, cockroaches are especially prevalent, thanks to the state’s damp, warm climate. Controlling them before they infest your home is essential. Sealing points of entry There are actually a number of things you can do to keep roaches from entering your home in the first place. Start by sealing any gaps you can find. […]

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07 Jan 2015

Making The Switch Toward Low Impact Pest Control

Going green? It seems like individuals and companies across the globe are trying to stay a bit greener these days, and for good reason. With new research being introduced every single day that revolves around just how much humans are damaging the planet, working a bit harder to protect it seems like the way to […]

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30 Dec 2014

Fighting Roof Rats

Rats. The word – and the image it evokes – sends chills down the spines of people all over the world. They’re major players in horror movies, nightmares, and, unfortunately, many homes. Roof rats favor trees, woodpiles, debris, and the ceilings and roofs of buildings. If you notice signs of these uninvited visitors, how can […]

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26 Dec 2014

Dealing with a Home Flea Infestation

When you have pets, you often have fleas as well. These wingless insects can live on your animals – and in your carpets, furniture, and upholstery – for weeks. If you think being pet-free grants you immunity from fleas, though, sorry! Fleas, like other pests, can find multiple routes into your home. On friends, on […]

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23 Dec 2014

Dealing with Cigarette Beetles

Even if you’re a nonsmoker, cigarettes can lead to trouble: the cigarette beetle is a common household pest that attacks dried goods. Its name is a result of its affinity for tobacco, but cereal, flour, dried fruit, seasonings (i.e. pepper, paprika, and sage), books, and furniture stuffing will do in a pinch. Which pest control […]

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16 Dec 2014

Roof Rats: Making Themselves at Home in Your Home

First, forget the idea that rats live only in buildings that should be demolished. They can, and do, enter into well-kept homes. The roof rat, for instance, can squeeze through openings as small as a nickel. It is easy for them to find an entrance route into houses, most commonly through garages, laundry or utility […]

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09 Dec 2014

Battling a Flea Infestation in Your Home

With pets, come fleas. These irritating wingless insects can live on your animals for weeks. Which means they can live on anything your pet comes into contact with: such as your furniture, upholstery, carpets, and bedding. Being pet-free doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be flea-free. They can hitch a ride into your home with visitors who […]

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