Fleas, those tiny but resilient pests, are a common nuisance that can turn a comfortable home into an itchy nightmare. These blood-sucking insects not only target our pets but can also infest our living spaces. The most common flea encountered in homes is the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), which infests not only cats but also […]
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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 […]
Read MoreA yard is more than just the grass. Landscaping can play a major role in the way it looks. Since Florida has more sunshine than most states, Brevard County lawn maintenance is important year-round. Make sure to water your lawn only when necessary. If you use plants native to Florida or others that work in […]
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 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 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 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 MoreGetting rid of house flies is a pain. Their types can vary, from black flies to biting flies. No matter how much fly control you implement, it can still seem like they’re finding a way in. This is where fly pest control can come in handy, but first let’s see if we can handle your […]
Read MoreA friend of ours loves to tell the story of how he became scared of spiders as a child. At first, he loved them. As a kid, he thought house spiders were fascinating. He loved watching one that crawled across his ceiling every day. One day, he noticed it was carrying an egg sac. He […]
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