13 May 2016

The Truth About Gulf Coast Ticks

The Gulf Coast Tick is a particularly nasty breed of tick. They’re plentiful and can transmit a wide range of diseases when they bite and feed on people and pets. Gulf Coast Ticks will bite anywhere, but there is evidence that they prefer to bite in the ears of host animals, including people. Males may […]

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03 May 2016
Aphids on a plant stem.

Watch for aphids on your plants

Aphids can chew through your garden or plant nursery in a single season. They’re difficult to get rid of. They suck the sap out of plants and transmit plant viruses that make it difficult for your garden to recover. Aphids also attract ant infestations, since the ants enjoy eating the sugary deposits they leave (ants […]

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09 Nov 2015

Aphids can Ruin your Landscaping

Aphids are so tiny it’s hard even see them, but you can surely see their effect of your landscaping. So many outdoor pest control products are dedicated to their eradication because of the damage they can do. Don’t let aphids ruin your landscaping. Take action now, before it’s too late. Less than 1/8 inch long, […]

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22 Oct 2015

Do your Trees and Shrubs Have Scale?

Scale is a serious threat to your landscape. Your valuable trees and shrubs could quickly be decimated by this small insect. Do you know the signs of a scale infestation? Read on before your trees fall victim to this tiny terror. Scale bugs attached themselves to the twigs and leaves of a tree or shrub […]

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02 Oct 2015

Brown Patch Fungus

Certain turf diseases are more prevalent during the cool months. One common disease in our area is Brown Patch Fungus. This fungi lives in the soil and is impossible to remove. There is hope for treating it but there are changes that need to be made in order to reduce the potential for it to […]

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02 Oct 2015
Man on a riding mower, spraying grass clippings.

Fall is here; treat your lawn accordingly

The fall and winter months are upon us, and before you know it the holidays will be here! Whether you’re a lawn, pest control or termite customer, the change of seasons brings about many challenges to overcome. Insects never seem to take a vacation and they’re always trying to take over. Lawns begin to change in […]

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24 Sep 2015

Looking for Complete Lawn Care? We Can Help

Your 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 […]

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26 Aug 2015

Florida Summer Lawn Care Tips

Even 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 […]

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02 Jun 2015

Coming Soon: Chinch Bugs

Have you noticed an expanding island of dead or dying grass in your lush lawn? It could be the first sign of a serious yard pest – the chinch bug. The damage can progress rapidly in sunny places during dry, hot weather. Under these criteria, it’s easy to see how Florida lawns can be in […]

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12 May 2015

Aphids Can Ruin Your Shrubs

You might think that something as small as an aphid couldn’t take down something as beautiful as your magnificent, green shrubs. But this itsy bity bug could be the ruination of even the healthiest of ornamentals. Make sure you take aphids seriously when planning your outdoor pest control strategies or your lawn could suffer. What […]

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