29 Jan 2015

It’s Cold Outside and Rodents Want In

As the temperature drops, people want to spend more and more time inside. Unfortunately, so do the pests, and your place seems to be the nearest one to warm they can find. Winter rodent control isn’t easy, but it is an absolute must. You’ll often hear people complain of nothing quite so prevalently as they […]

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30 Dec 2014

Fighting Roof Rats

Rats. The word – and the image it evokes – sends chills down the spines of people all over the world. They’re major players in horror movies, nightmares, and, unfortunately, many homes. Roof rats favor trees, woodpiles, debris, and the ceilings and roofs of buildings. If you notice signs of these uninvited visitors, how can […]

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16 Dec 2014

Roof Rats: Making Themselves at Home in Your Home

First, forget the idea that rats live only in buildings that should be demolished. They can, and do, enter into well-kept homes. The roof rat, for instance, can squeeze through openings as small as a nickel. It is easy for them to find an entrance route into houses, most commonly through garages, laundry or utility […]

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21 Oct 2014

Keeping Bats Out of Your Attic

Unless you’re a member of the Addams family, you’re probably not too keen on the idea of bats taking up residence in your attic. If the nighttime fliers have already moved in though, it’s not so simple to get them out. Here’s how you can safely remove bats from your attic and take preventative measures […]

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11 Jul 2014

Mice and Rats Can Invade, Even In the Summer

No homeowner wants to deal with an invasion of rodents, but many associate this problem with the cooler months of the year. There’s a good reason for that – it usually happens as the fall weather starts to set in, even in the warmer fall temperatures in Brevard County. That’s not the only time you […]

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07 Feb 2014

Common Rodents in Florida

Florida is a great state. It is a place filled with sunny summers and great beaches. Many dream of living here, and even more dream of the nice getaway they could have in this fantastic state. But, like every state, it has its fair share of problems. One such problem is that Florida is home […]

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05 Nov 2013

Making Your Home Rodent Proof

Rodents have been a problem for homeowners since the idea of owning home existed. While many states just have to deal with mice and rats, though, Florida seems to be home to creatures of all shapes and sizes, so the rodent populations here are far more massive and diverse. Not only do you have to […]

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21 May 2013

Don’t Let Rats Invade Your Space

In the world of pest control, there are few things that give homeowners the shivers quite like a rat infestation. The real problem with rats, though, isn’t the fact that they sound like disgusting creatures, but that they can carry more than thirty different diseases that can affect humans, pets, or even livestock. Pest control […]

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10 Aug 2012

More Than Mousetraps: Protect Your House from the Mouse

What has four legs, a bare tail, and carries deadly viruses? The seemingly innocuous mouse. Once mice get into your home, they can be very difficult to eradicate. Learn how to prevent infestations, as well as how to combat them if you discover a mouse in your home. Prevention: Mice look for food and shelter. […]

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31 Aug 2011

Rodent Control – Serious Infestations Can Lead to Serious Problems

Rodents like rats and mice are troublesome pests whether you live in a rural, suburban, or urban area in any type of dwelling no one is safe from the possibility of a rodent control problem. Slug-A-Bug is the largest independently owned pest control company in Brevard County, and offers the solutions you need to protect […]

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