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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07 Jul 2023
Man pushing a lawn fertilizer

A strategic, holistic approach to keep lawns healthy throughout the year

A healthy, vibrant lawn benefits the environment, filtering pollutants that can otherwise contaminate ground and surface water. It also cools the air, combats glare and noise and reduces soil erosion. Brevard restrictions Maintaining a healthy lawn can be challenging for homeowners, especially amid seasonal restrictions on the use of certain fertilizers (current restrictions are in […]

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09 Jun 2023
Artist with palette and brush

Art keeps the creative passion going 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. The Eau Gallie Arts […]

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10 Dec 2021

The great outdoors has some spiders you should avoid

Even 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, […]

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08 Apr 2020

To Our Much-Valued Slug-A-Bug Customers:

We understand that everyone is concerned about the coronavirus (COVID-19). It’s a fluid situation with new information coming from our federal and state leaders on a daily basis. The United States Department of Homeland Security has declared pest control a critical and essential service, a declaration adhered to in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent “safer […]

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16 Aug 2011

Tips for Fire Ant Control in Your Yard

Fire ants are a wake-up call to anyone who moves to Brevard County from up north. You may have had pests before, but you’ve never been bitten by anything quite as lively as a fire ant. Let’s just say they earned their name. Since fire ants attack in packs, you usually don’t get bitten by […]

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