The first step to solid and environmentally responsible lawn care is understanding your lawn and its needs. Slug-A-Bug can help assess and advise you on what’s necessary for your patch of earth to flourish. Our interest in sustainability and low-impact practices also means we like to know how elements work together. Every piece matters and […]
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, a yard here needs to be maintained year-round. Make sure to water your lawn only when necessary. If you use plants native to Florida or others that work […]
Read MoreYou 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 […]
Read MoreA Florida lawn demands some special attention during the winter. You want it to look good all season long. Does that mean you should overseed or add fertilizer? To keep a lawn green, overseeding is generally only necessary in North Florida. That means it depends on the intensity of the winter. Similarly, fertilizing generally isn’t […]
Read MoreSeminoles used the heart of the cabbage palm as food in centuries past. They also used its fronds as brooms and its trunks as water pilings. Today, these trees serve Florida homeowners as decorative elements in their landscapes. The cabbage palm, also known as the sable palm, is a Florida favorite. Prized for its affordability […]
Read MoreWinter is approaching. That means you have precious little time left for late-fall lawn care. You may wonder why lawn care matters this time of the year. It’s because Brevard County is so warm. The average temperature in December sits at 73 degrees, so your lawn is going to need some maintenance if you want […]
Read MoreIt is reported that a single tent caterpillar in a tree could result in up to 20 percent destruction of the tree’s foliage. The little furry residents will emerge and begin eating through one branch of leaves at a time until they have reached their fill. Many homeowners are looking for advice from outdoor pest […]
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 MoreLocal ministry operates solely on volunteer work, resources from churches, businesses and generous individuals Whose heart doesn’t break for needy children who have no safe place to live? Thankfully, Nana’s House here in Brevard County is doing something about it. That’s why we help support this outstanding ministry. Slug-A-Bug makes monetary donations to Nana’s House […]
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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