Caring for Florida Palm Trees

Palm trees aren’t terribly fussy, but like any valuable tree, they do take a little care to really flourish. Here are some tips on how to best care for your Palm trees and how to avoid some common and costly mistakes. 

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Get Rid of Fruit Flies

They're back, fruit flies! The feed and breed on your wonderful fresh produce. And, the best way to get rid of them is starve them out. With a few simple adjustments, they can be gone. Call your local Brevard County Pest Control Service at 321-259-7844 for tips on getting rid of fruit flies or other pests in your home. And, for more information about pest control, visit our website at http://goo.gl/3s0wMz

Yuck! Anyone Can Get Roaches

You’re not immune from roaches even if your home is immaculate. Some roaches are just looking for water when they infiltrate your home. And, these nasty critters are well deserving of that deep in the stomach “yuck” factor feeling you get from seeing one in your home. Call your professional grade Brevard County pest control service for help today at 321-259-7844. And, visit our website http://goo.gl/9eAFMr

Don't Make a Mistake Chiggers Are Not Your Friends

If you’ve even been plagued by a red, painfully itchy rash after a camping trip, a hike or a walk in tall grass, then you already know that chiggers are not your friends. But, your Brevard County Pest Control service friends are, and would be happy to help. There are many things you can do to eradicate chiggers.

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Little Aphids cause Big Problems

These tiny little aphids can cause big problems for your plants and shrubs. Don't let them rob your landscaping investment of vital nutrients that keep them healthy and looking great. Call Slug-A-Bug today in Melbourne at 321-259-7844 for a tree and shrub inspection from one of our lawn, tree/shrub care experts. And, visit our website to find out more about our pest control services. http://goo.gl/vnC0Ne

No Love for a Rat

Rats love us and our homes. But, there's not much to love about that. They are a dirty, destructive and disease carrying pest. Slug-A-Bug will do an eleven point inspection to assess a rodent problem in your home. Call us today at 321-259-7844 to eradicate your problem or prevent one from occurring. And, visit our website to find out more about our pest control services. http://goo.gl/QL5UH3

Fall is Time to Treat for Termites

Fall is a great time to treat for termites! Florida Fall conditions are ideal for inspections. And, a Fall treatment can reduce the mating activity that occurs in the Spring. If you can reduce or control the growth of the colony before the swarming season, you can cut short the entire life cycle of the colony.

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Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches - Giant Roaches

Florida certainly has more than its fair share of extraordinary insects to put up with. But, when it comes to Hissers, even we Floridians have to admit that they have won the big bug battle. An encounter with one of these guys will surely have you calling the Brevard County Pest Control.

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Get Year Round Pest Protection

Protect your home and family from unwanted pests all year long with a quarterly pest control plan. Slug-A-Bug uses environmentally responsible and highly effective barriers, pest sealants, repellents and baits, all specifically targeted to the pests you see as well as the ones you don't. Get a free pest assessment for your home. Call us in Melbourne at 321-259-7844 and visit our website at http://goo.gl/3s0wMz

What are Rover Ants?

Rover ants are a growing problem in our region because of their unpredictable nature. They will spread out in irregular ways, making it tricky to control. And, resistant to granular baits, you'll need to call a professional for help.

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Preventing Scale Bugs From your Trees

Scale bugs are a serious threat to your landscape. Sucking away at the sap of trees, your trees and shrubs can quickly be eating away by these pesky little terrors. If you see yellowing or falling leaves, you may have a scale problem. The best way to solve this problem is by calling in the lawn care and pest control professionals at Slug-A-Bug today. Learn more: http://goo.gl/5DN7Tl

Roaches? Yuck!

Feeling that “yuck” factor from seeing a roach? It's well deserved. The facts about roaches are startling and yes, “yucky.” Few insects can inspire pure, unadulterated revulsion like the common German cockroach. Here are a few you might not already know.

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Preventing Fleas in Melbourne

Able to jump around 80 times their own height to reach their intended host, fleas had to problem getting on your dog or on your clothing. Able to thrive almost all year long in Florida’s warm climate, prevention is key. Learn the best ways to prevent these pesky little terrors by visiting Slug-A-Bug today. http://goo.gl/j6CFFr

Fruit Flies Driving you Crazy?

Swatting at tiny fruit flies when you pick up a piece of fruit driving you crazy? How do they always find your fresh produce? And, how do we keep them away? Slug-A-Bug has the answers so you can keep your sanity.

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Solving you White Footed Ant Problem

Accidentally imported from Japan, the white footed ant can quickly wreak havoc on your home. Attracted to sugary stuff, this ant will go to any length to find a way into your home. Because these pests are soo difficult to get rid of, treating for white footed ants is a job for a professional outdoor pest control specialist. Learn more: http://goo.gl/g2nUkH

Aphids can Ruin your Landscaping

Do not let aphids ruin your landscaping. These tiny insects can rob vital nutrients from your shrubs and plants making them suffer or even die. Check your shrubs and plants regularly, and set up a pest control schedule to keep these and other pests at bay.

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Melbourne Insects Are Everywhere

From ants to spiders to bees, there is no shortage of insects in Florida these days. An increase in insect activity is only natural in Florida but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with it in your home or yard. To learn more about the best ways to prevent your summer pests, visiting Slug-A-Bug today. http://goo.gl/mIbl0p

Rats! Your Day is Ruined

Rats may not really be that bad right? Wrong. The rats that bother you as pests aren’t like the cute ones in the pet store. This dirty, destructive and disease carrying uninvited guest can ruin your day. But, there are things you can do to keep them away.

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Termite Swarming Season

It's no treat at all! Termite swarming season is here, which means now is the perfect time to call in the professionals at Slug-A-Bug. Termites swarm to start new nests. During the course of the year, many immature termites are hatched and grow. If you see termites in your yard, do not hesitate and call us right away. Learn more: http://goo.gl/KcaVDw

Why Choose a Quarterly Pest Control Plan?

A quarterly pest control plan is the best way to protect your family and home throughout the year from a variety of pests that can wreak havoc on your home. The professionals at Slug-A-Bug can target the pests you see as well as the ones you don't all year long.

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Lone Star Ticks and the Disease it Transmits

Found in tall grass, wooded areas, or dense foliage, the Lone Star Tick can be very dangerous. Known to transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, the best approach for tick prevention is to have your lawn treated as well at inside your home. Learn more today by visiting Slug-A-Bug. http://goo.gl/hwDEMH

Do your Trees and Shrubs Have Scale?

Scale bugs can quickly wreak havoc on your yard. Attacking themselves to the twigs and leaves of trees and shrubs, your valuable trees and shrubs can quickly be decimated by this pesky insect. A large population may take several seasons to eradicate.

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Tips For Maintaining the Perfect Lawn

There are many different factors to determine what type of lawn care you need. Luckily, our trained professionals can work with your to determine the best approach to maintaining a beautiful lawn, while also helping to maintain critters in your yard. Learn more by visiting Slug-A-Bug today. http://goo.gl/uUblrY

Solving Your Lone Star Problem

Ticks can be a serious problem if let untreated. Not only are these pests annoying, they can also be very dangerous. The Lone Star tick are easily distinguished from any other with the females having a “lone star” in the center of her back and the males have spots of white around the outer edge of their bodies. Learn how Slug-A-Bug can help: http://goo.gl/Wsxm3z

Florida Flea Control

Fleas thrive in the Florida temperatures. With the perfect temperature for fleas being between 60 and 80 degrees, that represents a very large segment of the year. There are a few natural preventative measures that you can employ to try to the reduce flea population in your yard.

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How To Deal With Palmetto Bugs

Able to live both indoors and outside, the Palmetto Bug is able to thrive in almost anywhere. Once indoors they can quickly become an infestation. Lucky Slug-A-Bug is here to help. Learn how Brevard County’s premier pest control service can help today. http://goo.gl/1YwFLj

White Footed Ants

They may be small, but they create big problems. They don’t bite or sting and it don’t do any damage to structures. They sound harmless, right? White footed ants loves sugary stuff and will go to any length to get inside your home to get it. Once inside they are hard to get out.

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Choose Slug-A-Bug To Solve Your Mouse Problem!

A mouse infestation can rack havoc on your home. Once you suspect mice in your home, the best thing to do is call in the professionals. Our trained professionals at Slug-A-Bug know what we’re looking for and can solve your infestation problem quickly. Learn more today: http://goo.gl/cwQ4J3

Its Termite Swarming Season!

With summer winding down, it’s that unfortunate time of the year again: termite swarming season. Swarming season usually happens when conditions are right and may or may not be tied to the calendar. Make sure to call in a pest control professional, if you think you have terminates in your yard.

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Complete Lawn Care

By the end of summer, your lawn can start to look a dull and little run down. By making sure you have a complete residential lawn care service plan you can prevent this from happening and keep your lawn beautiful all summer long. Learn more by visiting Slug-A-Bug today. http://goo.gl/rq0UVn

Florida is often a Bug’s Paradise

With the increase of rainfall, there is no shortage of insects in Florida. With many species beginning to make their winter preparations even as the summer heat is at its peak, now is the best time to make your winter preparations as well.

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Are Those Wasp or HoneyBees?

Wasps are one of the biggest summer time pest problems. One serious problem is mistaking honeybees for wasps. Our ecosystem needs them to pollinate crops for our food source and they are declining at an alarming rate. Call in the professionals to help determine which kind is invading your yard. Visit Slug-A-Bug to learn more today: http://goo.gl/T4blSG

Looking for Complete Lawn Care? We Can Help

By Summers' end, your Florida lawn can be suffering from the months of constant blistering heat and humidity. Stop letting the sun wreak havoc on your beautiful lawn by calling in the professionals at Slug-A-Bug today.

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Worried About Termites

As often as people worry about termites, though, some still don’t take the necessary measures for treatment. There are two main types of termites that all homeowners should be aware of: subterranean and drywood termites. Learn more: http://goo.gl/lY8td3

Africanized Bees In Florida

Africanized Honey Bees have made their way throughout Florida; residents across the state have pretty good reason to be worried. The problem is that Killer Bees exhibit heightened defensive characteristics. If you have Africanized Honey Bees nesting in your backyard, the best thing you can do is call in professional pest control services. Learn more: http://goo.gl/fTNqU3

Lone Star Tick Prevention

Ticks can be a big problem during summer months. With so much media coverage concerning the dangers of ticks, it’s unlikely you don’t know about how dangerous these arachnids can cause. Although the Lone Star Tick does not transmit Lyme Disease, it can still be very dangerous.

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Tips To Keep Mosquitos Away

Tired of having your nights ruined by mosquitoes? There are a few good tips for getting rid of those unwanted pests. Attracted to pools of standing water, start by eliminated as much standing water from your yard as possible. Be sure to also wear long sleeves and bug spray when out at night. If these tips do not solve your problem, it may be time to call in the professionals. Learn more: http://goo.gl/RDVNSm

Dealing with Palmetto Bugs

The warm damp climates of Florida is the ideal place for Palmetto Bugs. The simple reality is that these creatures could be almost anywhere, lurking, ready to infest your entire house. And they are found both indoors and outside, but Slug-A-Bug can solve your Palmetto problem.

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Have a Termite Problem?

If you are unlucky homeowner who discovers your home has a termite problem, knowing which kind of termite is vital to take the right preventative measures. If you have a termite infestation, call Slug-A-Bug for a free inspection today. Learn more: http://goo.gl/Db7SAr

Choose Slug-A-Bug To Tackle Those Mice Now!

A mouse infestation can be a nightmare. Finding their way into your home through tiny openings, it can be almost impossible to solve the problem on your own. Learn why Slug-A-Bug if your best bet on solving your infestation.

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Keeping Lone Star Ticks In Check

Summer is the perfect time to be outside, but that also means that it is tick season. Lone Star ticks are fairly noticeable. The females are easily distinguished from any others thanks to that “lone star” in the center of her back. And the Lone Star is one of these tiny little pests can put your life in danger.

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Why Do Fleas and Summer Go Hand in Hand?

With summer heat come summer fleas and for those of you with pets, it can quickly turn into a big problem. Although most pet owner regularly treats his or her pet with proper topical flea medication. This is sometimes not enough. Learn more: http://goo.gl/8aMRk5

Florida Summer Lawn Care Tips

While lawn care keeps your yards looking beautiful, it is also necessary for managing insects and critters. Slug-A-Bug can help with each stage of lawn care with service every two months to maintain ideal conditions for the kind of life you want to thrive (healthy, thick grass) and the kind you’d like to keep out (weeds, insects). Slug-A-bug can help you cater to what’s necessary for your yard to flourish.

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Wasp Stings Really Hurt!

Trying to get rid of a wasp nest can be difficult and dangerous. The best solution to your wasp problem is calling in the professionals. They are trained to differentiation what kind of wasp is invading your yard and locate the source of the problem.

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Do You Have A Whitefly Problem?

Finding the right balance to control whiteflies can be hard, pesticides may eliminate your whitefly problems at first however, whiteflies can quickly become immune to it. Pest control professionals have experience dealing with whiteflies and know exactly how to deal with them. Learn more: http://goo.gl/Y3JUEP

Keep Pests Out

You don’t want pests in your home, right? Yet every day, thousands of people discover they have a pest control problem on their hands. Once you’ve contacted a pest control professional, the two of you will work together to identify any existing pest control problems you may have. At Slug-A-Bug, our licensed technicians will conduct a thorough inspection of your property and recommend a plan such as baits, fumigation, or barrier and liquid treatments. Call us at 321-259-7844 or visit us at http://goo.gl/ZVCAGN

Understanding the Difference Between Drywood and Subterranean Termites

One of the most serious problems any homeowner can face is Termites. With over a billion dollars in property damage already done this year, knowing what to look for could save you thousands in repairs.

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What You Need to Know About Killer Bees Now

The Africanized Honey Bee which is a little smaller than your standard European honey bee, often exhibits the same behaviors as other honeybees. The problem is that they exhibit heightened defensive characteristics.

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Swat Away Those Mosquitoes with These Tips

It's a gorgeous night - the temperature is just right, you are relaxing in your yard with friends and family and then they come. Mosquitoes can quickly interrupt a perfect summer night. When wearing long sleeves and bug spray is not enough, you may have a mosquito infestation.

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Fleas and Summer: Common Partners

Summer is here and you know that what means - flea season is here. Fleas thrive in warm weather and although they are around all year, the problem quickly escalates when warm weather arrives. 

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