15 Jun 2023
Ladybug on a leaf

Ladybugs play a beneficial role in your garden

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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09 Jun 2023
Artist with palette and brush

Art keeps the creative passion going in Brevard

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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02 Jun 2023
Termites & Ants

Winged ants or winged termites? Know the differences!

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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22 May 2023
Island cleanup crew

Cleanup trips to Spoil Island aimed at keeping it unspoiled

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. Human made These remarkable islands are human-made, most of them the result of dredging between the […]

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19 May 2023
Termite infestation

Our termite services get results and put homeowners at ease

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.  Putting you at ease Slug-A-Bug understands the distress and sense of uncertainty a possible infestation can cause. Our technicians do more than provide treatment. We put […]

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11 May 2023
Grouping of kids with Children's Hunger Project logo

Culture of caring: Slug-A-Bug works to curb child hunger

American prosperity is a thing many of us take for granted. But despite our nation’s comparatively high standard of living, many children suffer the pangs of chronic hunger. Providing food over the weekend Slug-A-Bug is making a difference in Brevard County by supporting the Children’s Hunger Project, an organization that provides nourishing food to students […]

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05 May 2023
Wasp nest

What you need to know to protect yourself from wasps

Wasps are insects you should always take seriously. Keeping a respectful distance is usually the wisest course of action, and we all know why. This is especially true of those allergic to the venom of stinging insects.  We at Slug-A-Bug understand the concerns people have when they notice nests forming on their homes or discover […]

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21 Apr 2023
We are hiring

Build a career in pest control, consider working at Slug-A-Bug

Some industries thrive for a time, then fade from the public consciousness. The pest control industry will likely never be in this category. The demand for pest control services isn’t going to diminish anytime soon. People who work in that industry can generally count on job security as long as termites, ants, rodents, cockroaches, etc., […]

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17 Apr 2023
Cockroach, woman sneezing

More than just gross: Cockroaches can cause health issues

Cockroaches evoke universal disgust when they appear in a home. They can show up in almost anyone’s residence, proving difficult to eradicate once entrenched.  The problem of cockroaches is more than just their unsightly appearance. They also can cause health issues and exacerbate allergies, even asthma. Minute particles from their bodies and their fecal matter […]

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14 Apr 2023
Image of a dog retrieving treatments

Get ready: Fleas thrive in high humidity

Florida has a year-round flea season because the weather never gets cold enough to kill them off. But the problem can sometimes ratchet up with the onset of the summer heat – fleas thrive in humidity. That means it’s time to consider prepping your home, pets and yard to keep these high-jumping insects at bay […]

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