Florida’s unique environment brings a persistent challenge for homeowners. Whether it is in Palm Bay or Melbourne, these pests are always looking for a way into your home. Without proper rodent-proofing, they can settle in and cause structural damage, chew through electrical wiring, and spread disease. At Slug-A-Bug, we believe the best way to handle […]
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This guide explains the most common types of rodents in Florida, where they hide, how they get inside homes, and the signs that show you may have an active infestation. Rodents are one of the most common pests Florida homeowners deal with, especially in warm coastal regions like the Space Coast. Because of this, many […]
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We all love Florida for its sunshine, beaches, and tropical vibes, right? But guess what? That same warm climate and lush greenery that makes Florida so wonderful for us also makes it a prime hangout for pests—like roof rats. These sneaky, agile critters are more than just an annoyance; they can cause some serious headaches […]
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Wildlife can be extremely unwelcome when it shows up on your property. Possums, raccoons and rats can all be major problems here in Florida. How can you tell where they are, how often they visit your home or where they’re hiding? Slug-A-Bug performs a multi-point inspection of your entire property for wildlife removal. We look […]
Read MoreMice are an ongoing problem. They like to live near humans so they can keep warm in winter and feast on people-foods throughout the year. Not only are these mammals adaptable to a number of environments, they’re adept at chewing through cords or electrical wires, climbing, jumping and squeezing through tiny openings. If you know […]
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Rats like garages and sheds. Any outbuilding gives them natural shelter and privacy – often enough to keep them from being readily discovered. It’s an extra draw if you have birdseed or other edibles stored there. Keep edibles sealed up There are a number of things you can do to keep rats out of these […]
Read MoreMice are not very frightening when you see them in a controlled atmosphere but you don’t want them in your home. Not only can their unexpected scampering cause a scare, they also carry bacterial and viral diseases. They can chew furniture, blankets, bags and other personal items, leaving excrement all along the way. Fortunately, there […]
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You already know that a rodent problem in your home is undesirable. What you may not know is that an infestation is actually a danger to the health of everyone living in your home. The reasons behind the health concern Rats, mice, and other rodents usually stay away from humans as much as possible once […]
Read MoreMaybe it’s the trash cans tipped over at midnight. It could be your dog barking at something outside at 3 a.m. You’ve noticed some tracks, or maybe there are markings on the side of your house. Maybe you even caught it out of the corner of your eye one day, running away into the bushes. […]
Read MoreMice seem to have created their own pitch and duration of scream in our language– we can all hear it just imagining one scurrying across the floor or countertops. Since their arrival from Asia on the colonizing ships, mice like to live near human dwellings to keep warm in winter and taste a variety of […]
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