We control pests but we embrace pets
We at Slug-A-Bug like animals … a lot. Not termites or fleas so much, but dogs and cats hold a special place in the hearts of many members of the team.
Read MoreBed bugs and what you can do about them
It wasn’t that long ago that bedbugs were creatures only found in nursery rhymes. Unfortunately, this pest is back in force, especially in areas that are densely populated. Places like New York, Washington, DC and San Francisco are dealing with all out infestations. What’s worse is that your own personal cleanliness has little to nothing […]
Read MoreMost Snakes Are a Benefit to Your Property
Snakes tend to have bad reputations. As a result, they routinely get an unfair rap. In reality, most are beneficial, consuming pests in your yard and garden. Larger snakes are effective predators of rodents, eating rats and mice around a person’s property. In doing so, snakes eradicate the onboard ticks that carry Lyme disease. These reptiles also help control the grasshopper population.
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Cane toads are in Florida and they’re a danger to pets
The invasion has begun. Floridians are starting to see the same pest that has so ravaged ecosystems in Australia and other parts of the world. The cane toad is here, competing with native frogs and toads for food and breeding areas. And they’re enormous, the largest toad on species on the planet.
Read MoreFruit Flies Control Begins With These Key Prevention Tips
Did you know that fruit flies can lay 500 eggs at a time? Those eggs can hatch in as little as thirty hours after being deposited, and for you, that spells one thing – a counter full of fruit flies. As many experts know in the world of fruit flies’ control, implementing pest control prevention […]
Read MoreA Quarterly Pest Control Maintenance Plan Could Be Just What You Need
For many, pest control is something you only consider when you actually have problem pests. Unfortunately, though, that thinking can actually lead to additional pest control problems. Pest control should actually be approached as an on-going program. Wondering why? There are a few reasons. First, pests are often seasonal. While you may be fighting mice […]
Read MoreNo See Ums: Learn How to Control These Biting Outdoor Pests
You’ll never see them coming, but once you get a bite, you’ll know they were there. No See Ums are one of the worst Florida pests because their bite far outweighs their tiny size. Fortunately, a good outdoor pest control plan can actually help you deal with these biting pests, leaving your yard a place […]
Read MoreLove Bugs are Coming Back But There are Ways to Avoid Them
Love bugs love Florida. Thanks to the heat and decomposing plant debris that is almost everywhere across the state, they emerge twice a year to spatter your home, the windshield of your vehicle and damage your car’s paint. They may even land in your mouth if you’re out for a jog. Besides waxing your car […]
Read MoreFacts About the Florida Woods Cockroach You Should Know
A roach in the bathroom is enough to make anyone screech, but when it’s more than an inch long, it’s certainly enough to turn some heads. Unfortunately, that’s exactly the size of a Florida Woods cockroach, and getting rid of cockroaches like these is fairly difficult. About Florida Woods Cockroaches What is the Florida Woods […]
Read MoreGet Rid of Creepy, Crawling Centipedes in Your Home
Centipedes look nothing short of terrifying. While they typically live outside, they will be more than happy to make a stop inside your home, too. Once they’re there, they may serve as a source of fear in your home. After all, they move fast, they have plenty of legs, and they just look scary. Understanding […]
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