09 Sep 2024
A Slug-A-Bug table piled with donated food items

Slug-A-Bug asks for your help in Second Harvest food drive

By Ed Sigman Slug-A-Bug Pest Control Technician Slug-A-Bug is excited to begin its annual efforts in support of the Second Harvest Food Bank, a nonprofit dedicated to providing life-saving services to families in need. It’s all about making a difference in our community. Our team will be contributing to this important cause, especially during the […]

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06 Sep 2024
A newly hatched sea turtle heading into the ocean

Support the sea turtles: Join us Sept. 14 for annual 5K event

By Elliot Zace Slug-A-Bug General Manager Slug-A-Bug is back at it again, gearing up for the annual Turtle Krawl! We’re proud to be a regular sponsor of this wonderful event, and we’re going all out this year.  Expect to see us front and center at a table with our beloved mascot, Katie the dog, hanging […]

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05 Jul 2024
A group on a Spoil Island during a cleanup

Trade publication highlights Spoil island cleanup

Caption: Participating in a recent Spoil Island cleanup are (from left) John Quarterman (Chrissy Gagnon’s dad), John Gagnon, and two unnamed volunteers who are military vets. Pest Control Technology, one of the industry’s premier trade publications, showcased Slug-A-Bug’s ongoing cleanup efforts on its adopted Spoil Island. It provided background into the company efforts first coordinated […]

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29 Mar 2024
A woman's hand petting a horse on the head

Slug-A-Bug supports Harmony Farms to help children with disabilities

Animals can provide wonderful support to children with disabilities by forming life-enhancing connections. That’s why Harmony Farms, a nonprofit in Cocoa, engages such children through horseback riding experiences. Riding benefits individuals of all ages who are dealing with cognitive, physical and emotional challenges. Recently, Slug-A-Bug sponsored Harmony Farms’ fundraising event, the Buckaroo Ball, held on February […]

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03 Nov 2023
Stocking food items in boxes

Nourishing hope: The Second Harvest Food Drive in Brevard County

Slug-A-Bug is collecting non-perishable food items at its US 1 location until Nov. 30 Slug-A-Bug is making a difference by supporting the Second Harvest Food Bank, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to deliver life-saving services to families in need. Brevard County is known for its beaches, vibrant culture and a strong sense of togetherness. […]

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29 Sep 2023
Hands holding a model of a house

Family Promise of Brevard continues its heartfelt mission

Slug-A-Bug is making a difference by supporting Family Promise of Brevard, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to deliver life-saving services to families in need. In a world that often feels fast-paced and impersonal, organizations that prioritize the well-being of families in need are sources of hope and compassion. Family Promise of Brevard is one […]

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01 Sep 2023
Kids holding hands in front of a sunrise

The Haven for Children: Brevard’s inspiring outreach program

Slug-A-Bug is making a difference in the community by supporting the Haven for Children. The non-profit organization provides shelter and care for children who have been removed from their homes due to neglect, abuse or abandonment.  Because of its dedicated team and compassionate approach, the Haven provides a safe, homelike environment for those in need.  […]

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18 Aug 2023

Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village: preserving beauty 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. Nestled in the heart […]

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21 Jul 2023
Multi-ethnic teens in a circle

At-risk youth get helping hand from Crosswinds

Note: We love our Space Coast community. Brevard County has so many resources to offer: It’s a wonderful place to live. As part of our “Bug Hugs” community outreach initiative, we’d like to feature some of the services in our area that improve people’s lives. Slug-A-Bug is happy to support these important services. Crosswinds Youth […]

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03 Jul 2023
John Quarterman with daughter, Chrissy Gagnon

Honoring our veterans: a life-changing flight to Washington, D.C.

A Slug-A-Bug employee had the privilege recently of helping honor a Vietnam veteran. That man was her father, John Quarterman. He served from 1968 to 1970 as a Navigator/Observer on OV-1 Mohawk Reconnaissance Aircraft. Honor Flight Chrissy Gagnon, Slug-A-Bug Route Manager, accompanied her dad on an Honor Flight to our nation’s capital from June 9-11. […]

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