The warmth of summer is closing in fast, and that can only mean one thing – it’s time to start being concerned about ticks. The more often you’re outside to enjoy the beauty and warmth of a Florida summer, the more likely you are to be plagued by these pests. Given the number of diseases […]
Read MoreThis Memorial Day, we at Slug-A-Bug would like to salute our veterans that have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the freedoms that we enjoy in this country. We pause to honor those soldiers that have died defending our country’s beliefs and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your service to […]
Read MoreNot exactly your best fishing buddy, fishing spiders are a regular sight at the dock, wharf or lake during the summer months. You have probably seen them skating over the water’s surface grabbing insects and disappearing again. Hopefully you haven’t seen them in your buildings near the shore of a stream. Here are a few […]
Read MoreNot just a cute name for your significant other, lovebugs are a common and annoying landscape problem. Once they are out and swarming, they are nearly everywhere and impossible to avoid. First discovered in Florida in the 1940’s, lovebugs are easily identified by the red spots just behind their heads and the fact that they often travel, […]
Read MoreIt may be winter outside, but that doesn’t mean you can stop watching for ticks. Even in the winter, this is one pest that should still be on your radar. Wait, Ticks? In the Winter?!? Around the country, you may not have to worry about ticks in the winter. Brevard County pest control specialists, though, […]
Read MoreMost pests in the home fall into one of two categories. Either they’re dangerous or they’re simply a nuisance. The dangerous pests are obviously a concern, but the nuisance pests give you just as much reason to contact a Brevard County pest control service like Slug-A-Bug. They can create issues for your home too, and […]
Read MoreNo one hopes to open the flour, cereal, rice, or any other container and see pests inside. There are few things more disgusting than pantry pests, but they’re tough to prevent and even more difficult to deal with. From the cigarette beetle to the grain moth to the rice weevil, there are all sorts of […]
Read MoreThey’re lurking quietly in the corner of your living room, watching your every move. They’re hiding under the bushes of your lawn. They almost have you surrounded, and unfortunately, there’s little you can do in the way of prevention. They’re an eight-legged problem almost everyone fears at some point. Spiders are very common in Florida, […]
Read MoreCreepy. Crawly. More legs than you’ll ever want to count. Is it a centipede or a millipede? While it may seem like a tough call from the outset, the reality is that it’s fairly simple to tell the difference between these pests. Centipedes: These creatures have a long, segmented body. They have one pair of […]
Read MoreThis 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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