By Jackie Lum Slug-A-Bug president Steve Lum has hit an impressive milestone this month: 35 years with Brevard County’s top pest-control company. Steve is nothing short of an American success story. I should know, I married him. He started life very poor, the oldest of four boys in the projects of Harlem. Steve’s father had […]
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 MoreIt wasn’t that long ago that bedbugs were creatures only found in nursery rhymes. Unfortunately, this pest is back in force, especially in areas that are densely populated. Places like New York, Washington, DC and San Francisco are dealing with all out infestations. What’s worse is that your own personal cleanliness has little to nothing […]
Read MoreYour yard is beginning to look absolutely gorgeous this season. The daisy bush offers a spot of color while your leather fern is really beginning to develop and become a serious conversation piece. Then, just as suddenly as things began to look amazing, the worst happens. Your plants weaken, the leaves yellow, and they get […]
Read MoreDogs are not the only ones who should be concerned about fleas. Infestations occur throughout the home and people often waste money on pet treatments that do not attack the entire problem. Ridding your pet of fleas is only the first step in treating your flea infestation. You must then turn your attention to the […]
Read MoreThe University of Florida, working with Florida structural pest control employees, found that each of the three most common Florida ants species of pest ant caused 14% of submitted pest complaints. From spreading disease to destroying crops, the sighting of any of these three species is a harbinger of potential disaster. Ghost Ant (Tapinoma melanocephalum) […]
Read MorePrevention is Best. The weather is so warm in Florida that bugs and insects can survive year-round – making pest control particularly difficult. Spiders, roaches, ticks, ants, and bed bugs are just a few of the species of pests that you may find. Prevention of an infestation is your best line of defense. Prevention starts […]
Read MoreCustomer loyalty is important these days. You probably get rewarded for shopping at your favorite grocery store. You may even get rewarded if you shop with your favorite retailer on a regular basis. It might surprise you to know, though, that your favorite Melbourne pest control service could reward you too? If you’re not being […]
Read MoreThe climate throughout the US is quite varied, and in some places like the Midwest, outdoor pest control is really only an issue when the weather is warmer, such as in the spring and summer. However, in places like Melbourne Florida pest control is needed all year long because the temperatures are warm throughout the […]
Read MoreDue to the fact that the airborne illness known as chicken pox presents as small red, itchy spots, it can be easily confused for flea bites. The reverse is also true. It can take some time to determine which, if either, is the cause of the discomfort, however, doing so as quickly as possible can […]
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