Saturday, December 31, 2011

Residential Lawn Care: The Tools Every Homeowner Should Possess

If you are new to homeownership or have just moved into a house with a larger lawn, then you might feel overwhelmed with the idea of managing it without hiring a residential lawn care service.  However, before you go out and hire just anyone to maintain your property, you might want to consider a few things first.  Keeping [...]

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Friday, December 30, 2011

Ant Versus Termite: Knowing the Difference

Termite and pest control companies are often called in to homes because owners believe that their space has been infested by termites, but when the specialists arrive, they only find ants.  There is a difference and while both can be a tremendous nuisance, it can be worthwhile to know how they differ. Winged Stage A [...]

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Getting To Know The Cockroach

Did you know that there are over four thousand species of cockroaches?  Its name is derived from the Spanish term ‘cucaracha', which means ‘kind of caterpillar' (cuca) and ‘beetle'.  The large, well known pests that strike fear into homeowners and invade homes only account for less than one percent of the known varieties.  The American [...]

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Merry Christmas from Slug-A-Bug

Slug-A-Bug would like to wish you a Merry (and bug free) Christmas! Slug-A-Bug is the largest independently owned pest control company in Brevard County Florida. Slug-A-Bug is respected throughout the state for our dedication and involvement in new and cutting edge products. Video by Spectaculoso Creative Design Services – http://www.spectaculoso.com

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Do Not Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite.  Parents have said this to their children at bedtime for generations, but it has a whole new meaning in recent years.  A resurgence of bedbugs has meant that infestations are now found everywhere from college dorms to resorts and hotels to private homes.  One of the problems that [...]

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Using Outdoor Pest Control to Rid Crawling Critters in the Trees

It is reported that a single tent caterpillar in a tree could result in up to 20% 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 control [...]

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Sunday, December 25, 2011

Cleaning up After Rodent Infestation

Mice are not really ugly, scary, or mean when seen in a controlled atmosphere, but they are not wanted in the home either.  Not only can their unexpected scampering cause a scare, they are also known to carry bacterial and viral diseases.  They can chew threw furniture, blankets, bags, and other personal items, and will [...]

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Green Pest Control: Making Your Home and Yard Healthy and Pest-Free

Some times the cure is worse than the disease; in the 1980 and 1990s, termite and pest control professionals used Propoxur to eliminate bedbugs.  But this chemical, while effective, may also be dangerous for children breathing it in.  It is also toxic to birds, aquatic species, and honeybees.   Because of the negative effects of this [...]

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Know When to Say When It Comes To Palmetto Bugs

As much as we may not want to admit it, living in Florida means living with bugs. It could be a sudden and seemingly unwarranted invasion of ants, a spider bigger than you've ever seen setting up shop in your bedroom or it could be the ubiquitous palmetto bug. If you didn't grow up in [...]

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Winter Brevard County Pest Control Tips

Snowbirds from the north flock to Florida in the winter months to enjoy the temperate weather and sunshine.  The natives, though, hunker down and wait for the dog days of summer to start barking again. Florida's native pest population also likes to find a warm place to spend their winters.  Unfortunately, it may be in [...]

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Fall Lawn Care Tips You Need Now

Fall has arrived, but that certainly doesn't mean your lawn care routine can fall by the wayside, even in Florida. Residential lawn care in Brevard County is a year-round task, and understanding how to care for your lawn through the colder fall and winter months may mean a stronger, greener lawn in the spring and [...]

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Outdoor Pest Control: Five Mistakes Many Home Owners Make

Many times when homeowners see pests around their house they think there is a quick, easy fix and try to do it yourself. Sometimes this works, but other times it does not. Here are a five common mistakes homeowners make when it comes to outdoor pest control. Do You Know what's In the Bottle? When it [...]

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Getting To Know The Cockroach

Did you know that there are over four thousand species of cockroaches?  Its name is derived from the Spanish term ‘cucaracha’, which means ‘kind of caterpillar’ (cuca) and ‘beetle’.  The large, well known pests that strike fear into homeowners and invade homes only account for less than one percent of the known varieties.  The American [...]

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Using Outdoor Pest Control to Rid Crawling Critters in the Trees

It is reported that a single tent caterpillar in a tree could result in up to 20% 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 control [...]

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Cockroach Prevention Tips From a Pest Control Service

Brevard County pest control service companies are used to being called in for problems related to cockroach infestation. These troublesome critters are not only intimidating to look at, they also bring trouble with them.  We have all heard the stories of how very resilient this creature is, but many overlook the potential for danger they [...]

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Friday, November 4, 2011

Slug-A-Bug Fights Stinging Insect Infestations

As a general rule, most stinging insects create some sort of nest and that is where the majority of bee and wasp control problems start for most homeowners. And rarely are the nests in convenient places for you which leaves your family exposed to the danger of bee and wasp stings. Do not take on a bee or wasps [...]

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Outdoor Pest Control: Five Mistakes Many Home Owners Make

Many times when homeowners see pests around their house they think there is a quick, easy fix and try to do it yourself. Sometimes this works, but other times it does not. Here are a five common mistakes homeowners make when it comes to outdoor pest control.   Do You Know what’s In the Bottle? When [...]

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Ant Versus Termite: Knowing the Difference

Termite and pest control companies are often called in to homes because owners believe that their space has been infested by termites, but when the specialists arrive, they only find ants.  There is a difference and while both can be a tremendous nuisance, it can be worthwhile to know how they differ. Winged Stage A [...]

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Recommendations of Bed Bug Control Experts: What to Look For

Everyone has heard the horror stories in recent years about beds at hotel rooms, colleges, and at thousands of private residents being overwhelmed by bed bug infestations. Understanding these pests and what they are capable of is the first step in prevention. There are several simple things that you can do to keep your home free.   [...]

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Slug-A-Bug Can Help With Professional Ant Control

Ants are one of Florida’s toughest pest control problems. Professional ant pest control and outdoor pest control are keys to eliminating these problem insects in and around your home. Slug-A-Bug has developed innovative solutions in ant pest control including various levels of green pest control.   Need professional ant control hit back with slug a-bug View more [...]

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Cleaning up After Rodent Infestation

Mice are not really ugly, scary, or mean when seen in a controlled atmosphere, but they are not wanted in the home either.  Not only can their unexpected scampering cause a scare, they are also known to carry bacterial and viral diseases.  They can chew threw furniture, blankets, bags, and other personal items, and will [...]

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Why Should You Consider Hiring Out for Lawn Care Services?

You may wonder why a person would invest in having someone else take care of their lawn care.  After all, aside from mowing the lawn and tinkering in the garden, there is little else to be done, right?  Well, the truth is that there is a lot that goes into lawn care, if you hope to [...]

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

What You Should Know About Termites

Termites. Just the word alone can send shivers up the spine and an itchy sensation up the arms and back.  Termites and their wood-munching competitors can cause serious damage to a house in very little time.  Termite colonies continually consume wood fibers (with the help of tiny, single cell organisms living in their digestive tract) [...]

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Green Pest Control: Say Good-Bye to Unwanted Outdoor Guests

Are you looking for a good way to cure your property of damaging pests or are you afraid to hire a professional pest control company because you think that it is bad for the environment?  Many people today are taking a closer look at how their decisions affect the environment around them and this includes their [...]

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Friday, September 2, 2011

Rodent Control – Serious Infestations Can Lead to Serious Problems

Rodents like rats and mice are troublesome pests whether you live in a rural, suburban, or urban area in any type of dwelling no one is safe from the possibility of a rodent control problem. Slug-A-Bug is the largest independently owned pest control company in Brevard County, and offers the solutions you need to protect [...]

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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Residential Lawn Care: The Tools Every Homeowner Should Possess

If you are new to homeownership or have just moved into a house with a larger lawn, then you might feel overwhelmed with the idea of managing it without hiring a residential lawn care service.  However, before you go out and hire just anyone to maintain your property, you might want to consider a few things first.   [...]

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Found Bed Bugs? Here is What to Do


 

People who have found bed bugs in their home can be divided into two group: those that do nothing and those that begin to cry because they understand what bed bugs mean. Bed bugs can be very distruptive to ones life. Take a moment and read about what you should do once you have a confirmed bed bug sighting in your home. The first of which is calling the closest and best professional bed bug exterminator.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Do Not Let Termites Get the Best of Your Home

The wonderful Florida climates attract more than just tourists, they also attract termites that take up residence in people’s homes across the state. Termites do over $1.5 billion dollars worth of property damage each year. To prevent it from happening to your home, contact Slug-A-Bug and receive a free termite evaluation.   Termites are attracted [...]

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Keeping Your Brevard County Yard Bee-Free

There are very few pests the average Florida resident can get that are actually beneficial to the local environment. As much of a pain as bees can be, they are a vital cog in the local ecosystem. Similar pests like hornets, yellow jackets and wasps are not quite as vital and it is often these [...]

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Tips for Fire Ant Control in Your Yard

Fire ants are a wake-up call to anyone who moves to Brevard County from up north. You may have had pests before, but you’ve never been bitten by anything quite as lively as a fire ant. Let’s just say they earned their name. Since fire ants attack in packs, you usually don’t get bitten by [...]

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Keeping a Flea Problem Out of Your Home

If pest control experts could use one word to describe a flea infestation, it is tenacious. Perhaps no single pest issue is harder to completely wipe out than fleas. If you are a pet owner, than you know first-hand how difficult it is to keep your dog or cat flea-free. While there is no magic [...]

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