03 Mar 2023
carpenter ants

Carpenter ants: home invaders that trash your timber

Carpenter ants are unwelcome guests that can cause significant damage to residential and commercial properties. They are among the most common insect pests in the United States. Their presence can be a source of distress to homeowners who catch a glimpse of them walking up walls or across the floor.  Causing wood damage These pests […]

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10 Feb 2023
Grass with lawn signs

Give your lawn the proper care and it will green

Keeping a lush, green lawn in Florida can be a challenge. Our hot summers are often brutal, but with the right care, it is possible to maintain a beautiful lawn all year long. There are a few tips you can follow to ensure your lawn stays as healthy as possible. Watering and fertilizing your lawn […]

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18 Feb 2022

Pyramid ants are poor house guests

You see them all the time outdoors: small, cone-shaped nests in the dirt. These are the homes of pyramid ants which, unfortunately, also like being in your home. When you see one in the house, thousands are likely living in a nearby nest. Pyramid ants are named for the pyramid-shaped protrusion on the top of […]

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31 Dec 2021

Florida ticks remain active in winter months

Winter is here, but you still should always be watching for ticks. Even during the colder months, this is one pest that requires our year-long vigilance. Thanks to the subtropical Florida climate, ticks can be found here throughout the year. If you’re headed outside, particularly near an area with tall grass, protecting yourself from ticks […]

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22 Jun 2020

Ants can be more than a mere annoyance

Watch out: Some species can do some serious property damage Homeowners often complain about ants in the yard or house.  Small but numerous, these pests are hard to control.  They can be a challenge for even the best pest control measures.  Most homeowners consider the ant a nuisance, but not a genuine threat to their […]

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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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10 Jul 2015

Building a Good Quarterly Pest Protection Plan

You don’t want pests in your home, right? Yet every day, thousands of people discover they have a pest control problem on their hands. What can you do to make sure your home isn’t next on the Top Ten Homes For Invasion list for every pest in Florida? Your best first step is to contact […]

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11 Jun 2015

Tell Me About Pyramid Ants

Active all year in Florida, pyramid ants are a predatory pest with one redeeming characteristic. These ants have adapted to life with humans remarkably well. Where you see one, thousands are likely living in a mounded nest nearby and they have a nasty habit of sneaking into your house. But they do one thing that […]

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10 Mar 2015

Winter is Still Tick Season!

It may be winter outside, but that doesn’t mean you can stop watching for ticks. Even in the winter, this is one pest that should still be on your radar. Wait, Ticks? In the Winter?!?  Around the country, you may not have to worry about ticks in the winter. Brevard County pest control specialists, though, […]

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