Maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn requires dedication. Unfortunately, certain pests can undermine your hard work and leave your yard in disarray. Among these troublesome insects are mole crickets. While they may seem harmless, mole crickets tunnel through the soil, making it difficult for roots to absorb essential nutrients and water. This leads to damaged […]
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A healthy, vibrant lawn benefits the environment, filtering pollutants that can otherwise contaminate ground and surface water. It also cools the air, combats glare and noise and reduces soil erosion. Maintaining a healthy lawn can be challenging for homeowners, especially amid seasonal restrictions on the use of certain fertilizers (current restrictions are in effect through […]
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A Slug-A-Bug employee had the privilege recently of helping honor a Vietnam veteran. That man was her father, John Quarterman, who served from 1968 to 1970 as a Navigator/Observer on OV-1 Mohawk Reconnaissance Aircraft. Chrissy Gagnon, Slug-A-Bug Route Manager, accompanied her dad on an Honor Flight to our nation’s capital from June 9-11. Founded in […]
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Our homes are our sanctuaries. But unwelcome guests such as rats and mice can disrupt our tranquility. And their presence is more than just unsettling: These pests can damage your home in many ways. Gnawing and nesting issues Rats and mice have incisor teeth that grow continuously throughout their lives. To keep them from overgrowing, […]
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Slug-A-Bug is making a difference by supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, a non-profit organization whose mission is to address problems at-risk children face in Brevard County. In today’s world, families often encounter challenges that call for innovative solutions. One such situation occurs when grandparents step in as primary caregivers for their grandchildren. Whether it’s due to […]
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This is an installment in our "Bugs You Can Love" series. It features insects that, far from being pests, are actually beneficial to humans. Today, we're featuring an insect that gardeners are familiar with: the ladybug.
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Note: We love our Space Coast community. Brevard County has so much to offer: It’s truly a wonderful place to live, work and have fun. As part of our “Bug Hugs” community outreach initiative, we’d like to feature some of the interesting places, experiences, entertainment and recreational opportunities in our area. The Eau Gallie Arts […]
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In a recent blog, we discussed termites and how Slug-A-Bug deals effectively with these ravaging pests. Their appearance in a home can cause considerable distress because of the damage they’re capable of inflicting. For that reason, it’s helpful to know if winged insects showing up in your home are termites or ants. Distinguishing flying termites […]
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Slug-A-Bug’s operations are always geared toward environmental responsibility. Protecting the Brevard County ecosystem is on our minds perpetually. That’s one of the main reasons our team has adopted and regularly cares for one of the Indian River’s Spoil Islands. These remarkable islands are human-made, most of them the result of dredging between the years of […]
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It can be extremely disheartening to discover your house has termites. That’s a common worry among homeowners, particularly here in Florida where these destructive pests thrive in such abundance. Slug-A-Bug understands the distress and sense of uncertainty a possible infestation can cause. Our technicians do more than provide treatment. We put you at ease, explain […]
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