13 May 2022
Aphids on a plant stem

Don’t let aphids ruin your lovely shrubs

You might think that creatures as tiny as aphids couldn’t take down your magnificent, green shrubs. But this pest can ruin even the healthiest ornamentals. Make sure you take aphids seriously when planning your outdoor pest control strategies, or your lawn could suffer. What is an aphid? Aphids are very small, soft-bodied insects. You might […]

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12 Nov 2021

Humidity invites silverfish into your home

Silverfish fall into the category of nuisance pests. They’re not dangerous, just annoying to have around the house. And that’s reason enough to keep them out. These wingless insects grow up to half an inch long. They are typically a blue or grayish silver. Silverfish have two long antennae and three distinct tails. They eat […]

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01 Jun 2020

Join Slug-A-Bug in supporting the Brevard Zoo

The world needs these vital organizations to help endangered species, promote education Our community is lucky to have such a vibrant attraction as the Brevard Zoo. We hope you and all our local families take advantage of this wonderful asset to our community that we’ve enjoyed since the doors opened in 1994. The Brevard Zoo […]

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02 Jun 2015

Coming Soon: Chinch Bugs

Have you noticed an expanding island of dead or dying grass in your lush lawn? It could be the first sign of a serious yard pest – the chinch bug. The damage can progress rapidly in sunny places during dry, hot weather. Under these criteria, it’s easy to see how Florida lawns can be in […]

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27 May 2015

Carpenter Ants: Always a Problem

If you lived in the northeast US, where the winter this year was harsh to the point of break records, you might just now be starting to think about carpenter ants and spring pest control. Here in Brevard County, pest control service technicians are always on the lookout for evidence of carpenter ants.  With mild […]

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22 May 2015

Are Those Honeybees or Something Else

Not all bees are created equally. There are bees to fear and bees to thank. Honeybees not only produce their delicious namesake treat, they are also largely responsible for the pollination of our crops. This important insect is in decline and needs special care. Other bees can be quite a serious pest control problem. Even […]

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12 May 2015

Aphids Can Ruin Your Shrubs

You might think that something as small as an aphid couldn’t take down something as beautiful as your magnificent, green shrubs. But this itsy bity bug could be the ruination of even the healthiest of ornamentals. Make sure you take aphids seriously when planning your outdoor pest control strategies or your lawn could suffer. What […]

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01 May 2015

Protecting Your Landscaping From Whiteflies

Every gardener looks forward to spring, counting down the days when planting can begin and the flowers and shrubs of each season can be enjoyed. But apart from the mulching and trimming and enjoyment of the garden comes the typical garden pests, as well. One of those pests, the whitefly, is a gardener’s worst enemy. […]

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13 Mar 2015

Carpenter Ant Prevention Tips

Your home. It’s your biggest investment, and you’ll probably do anything to protect it, right? Wood destroying organisms do billions of dollars in damage to homes every single year, and carpenter ants are a big part of the problem. How can you keep them out of your home? These tips can help. Remain Aware of […]

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04 Mar 2015

Controlling Silverfish in Your Home

Most pests in the home fall into one of two categories. Either they’re dangerous or they’re simply a nuisance. The dangerous pests are obviously a concern, but the nuisance pests give you just as much reason to contact a Brevard County pest control service like Slug-A-Bug. They can create issues for your home too, and […]

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