The home often attracts unwanted visitors. Among the least welcome is the scorpion. Seeing one scurrying around in your house can be more than unsettling. A nasty sting If one of these intruders shows up, don’t panic. Scorpions (order Scorpiones or Scorpionida) are usually not aggressive and will refrain from attacking unless they’re cornered or […]
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Read MoreEast Asian spiders are here. They may be an imposing sight, but they’re really nothing to stress about. There’s been some media buzz lately about the Joro spider, an invasive, brightly colored arachnid as large as a person’s hand. Back in 2013, they showed up in Georgia and have since spread up and down the […]
Read MoreIf bats have invaded your attic or any other space in your home, chances are you want them gone as soon as possible. For that reason, Slug-A-Bug wants homeowners to know that Florida’s four-month no-removal period will begin soon. Although bats are a nuisance in the home or in buildings, state wildlife laws protect these […]
Read MoreA cockroach infestation is a big problem, one that will only get worse if left unchecked. What you shouldn’t do is grab an off-the-shelf solution. A spray you get at the hardware store won’t stop the roach infestation. It might kill the individuals you see, but not the ones hiding. Your single best bet is […]
Read MoreLiving in central Florida, you’ve probably heard of powderpost beetles. If you’ve never actually experienced an infestation from this type of insect, however, consider yourself lucky. Powderpost beetles are well known for the damage they cause to everything from furniture to tools to the structure of your home. If you think you might be dealing […]
Read MoreSlug-A-Bug won a 2021 Neighborhood Favorites Award from Nextdoor.com, an online community where people living in the same geographic locale can connect to share information. The award is based on recommendations and page likes from June 2020 through July 16. Slug-A-Bug also received the award for 2020. “It always means a lot to us when […]
Read MoreEditor’s note: The following is an article that appeared in the December edition of Indialantic Neighbors. Termite trouble: Homes in sunny Florida are always on the menu By Steve Lum, President, Slug-A-Bug People are migrating to Florida in historic numbers. Unfortunately, many of them are unprepared for one of the Sunshine State’s drawbacks: the proliferation […]
Read MoreSpecial bait gives technicians an inside scoop Slug-A-Bug keeps up with the latest technology in pest control to provide the best service possible to customers. In this episode of Bug Bites, we learn about a bioluminescent bait that technicians deploy in areas where homeowners suspect there are unwelcome visitors. A black light reveals what happens […]
Read MoreRoof rats earned their name by sheltering in the upper parts of buildings. Unlike Norway rats, they make their way into higher parts of the home. This can make it harder to prevent roof rats or implement everyday roof rats control. They’re expert climbers and very suited to hiding. What do roof rats look like? […]
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