Winter is here, but you still should always be watching for ticks. Even during the colder months, this is one pest that requires our year-long vigilance. Thanks to the subtropical Florida climate, ticks can be found here throughout the year. If you’re headed outside, particularly near an area with tall grass, protecting yourself from ticks […]
Read MoreEven animal lovers can recoil at the sight of a spider. Given the dangerous species that live here in Brevard County, that might not be such a bad thing. For example, we have: Widow spiders: Florida has four venomous spider species that breed in the state, and all of them fall into this category. Fortunately, […]
Read MoreSilverfish fall into the category of nuisance pests. They’re not dangerous, just annoying to have around the house. And that’s reason enough to keep them out. These wingless insects grow up to half an inch long. They are typically a blue or grayish silver. Silverfish have two long antennae and three distinct tails. They eat […]
Read MoreFew things are more disgusting than finding pests crawling inside a container of flour, cereal, rice or some other food item. Among these pantry pests are cigarette beetles, rice weevils and grain moths. They can be difficult to eradicate. However, there are things you can do to discourage these infestations. Keep your cabinets and pantry […]
Read MoreFundraising events Nov. 5-6 at Indian River Colony Club, Viera Family Promise of Brevard is on a mission: putting an end to the scourge of family homelessness in our county. Slug-A-Bug is happy to help fulfill this worthy goal. That’s why we’re sponsors of the Golf Scramble and Helicopter Drop fundraising events on Nov. 5-6 […]
Read MoreThe sound of a buzzing wasp can be alarming. Their stings are painful and, at worst, can cause severe allergic reactions. A sting may create swelling that extends to the immediate area around the site of the sting (if a wasp stings your finger, your hand may swell). An allergic reaction, on the other hand, […]
Read MoreTermite Department Manager’s “glass half empty” outlook helps him strive for excellence Dave Laster’s mom called it. When he was a child, she told him he’d probably work in pest control someday. The prediction was spot on and Laster celebrated his 25-year anniversary at Slug-A-Bug in September 2021. Currently the Termite Department Manager, Laster has […]
Read MoreIt is reported that a single tent caterpillar in a tree could result in up to 20 percent destruction of the tree’s foliage. The little furry residents will emerge and begin eating through one branch of leaves at a time until they have reached their fill. Many homeowners are looking for advice from outdoor pest […]
Read MoreDid you know that there are more than 4,000 species of cockroaches? The large, well-known pests that strike fear into homeowners and invade homes only account for less than 1 percent of the known varieties. The American cockroach is the one that most people in the United States are familiar with. They result in the […]
Read MoreSome creatures are beneficial, some aren't. Here are three you don’t want in your yard. If you do have them, Slug-A-Bug can help rid you of these persistent pests, quickly and safely.
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