Tips for Preventing Ants

Preventing ants in your home isn’t just about sealing things up. It’s also about keeping things clean. Make sure your kitchen or eating area is as clean as possible. Wipe up any crumbs you find after you prepare your food. Ensure drips and splatters are regularly cleaned, and wipe your stove down. Ants are most attracted to sugar and protein. Store your food in sealed plastic containers to help deny ants access to those foods. You may also want to purchase a trash can with a lid to help further prevent the ants from gaining access to your space. Call Slug-A-Bug today at 321-259-7844 for more helpful tips to prevent ants in your home. http://bit.ly/2J7WVvU

Cockroach Prevention Methods to Remedy a Potential Infestation

Luckily, you may not have to get rid of roaches if you deploy some roach control methods before they ever invade. It starts with a closer look at the outside of your house. Make sure you have sealed any potential openings where roaches can come in. Beyond that, you’ll want to make sure you repair any leaks or other damage to the outside of your home immediately, as roaches will quickly invade if they see a way in. What else can you do? Call the pest control experts at Slug-A-Bug today at 321-259-7844 and schedule a free evaluation. http://bit.ly/2ZU6zZk 

Tips for Winterizing Your Lawn

The best lawn care programs involve proper winterization of your grass. Without winterization, you could be endangering the health of your grass in the spring. If you haven’t yet mowed the lawn short for the season, the time to do that is now to help minimize the pest population that may create real problems for your winter lawn. For more information and a free evaluation for your Slug-A-Bug lawn care treatment program, call 321-259-7844 today. http://bit.ly/2TGjY4t

What are the Best Termite Treatments Florida Has to Offer?

Termidor is the single best way to go in the world of termite treatment. This professionally applied product is perfect for drywood or subterranean termites, and they can’t detect the substance. We’ll apply a liquid dilution along the foundation of your home to create a treatment zone. Then we’ll treat any other active areas of infestation to help ensure all of the termites come in contact with the substance. The treatment can last for some time, depending on the extent of the infestation, so once we tackle your termite problem, you’ll never have to face it again. Get started by calling Slug A Bug today at 321-259-7844. http://bit.ly/2WU4CsY

You Might Still See Mosquitoes in December but You Can Eliminate Them

Even in December, mosquitoes can survive in Florida. Learn more about their biology and what you can do to prevent a problem now. 

If you start to notice trouble over the course of the winter thanks to a warm spell, give us a call, and we’ll handle the problem for you! 

Fall Lawn Care - Tackling December Lawn Problems Now

December doesn’t mean it’s time to turn off your lawn care program. Learn what you should be doing right now and how we can help.

Developing a good fall lawn care program can be complicated. Let us help you manage it no matter what the season. Our lawn and pest control programs are designed for homeowners like you to help your lawn look great whether the neighbors are driving by to look at the Christmas lights or they’re just looking at how amazingly green your grass looks throughout the cooler months. To learn more about how we can help, contact us today.

About Black Widow Spiders: Do Females Kill and Eat Their Mates?

Fact: There are a few different species of widow spiders around the world, and some of them do kill their mates, but the black widow you’re likely to see in and around Florida isn’t usually cannibalistic. It does happen, but much of the research on this issue took place in a lab setting, not out in the wild, which may have led to some of the cannibal rumors floating around out these spiders. Most male black widow spiders actually survive to mate multiple times, which means you do not want them around your home or yard! Call Slug-A-Bug today at 321-259-7844 to schedule a free consultation. http://bit.ly/2DICNgw

A Quarterly Pest Control Maintenance Plan Could Be Just What You Need

Regular pest control can help you maintain the value of your home and protect your health. Learn more now.

Think this service isn’t really necessary? The best pest control methods don’t come off the shelf of your local hardware store. Using our services can help ensure you don’t ever have to deal with the problem, no matter how big it is, and it keeps your family from encountering potentially harmful solutions that they should never have to see. At Slug-A-Bug, our professional, experienced team members can treat only the problems you really have and ensure those issues aren’t an ongoing threat to your home or family.

Ready to enroll in our pest control maintenance plan? Contact us today to learn more.

Keep Palmetto Bugs Out When You Seal the Gaps

Palmetto bugs can flatten to less than the width of a quarter, and they can squeeze in spaces that are tinier than you’d imagine. That means if you have a damaged door threshold, a broken screen, or any pipe or cabling gaps in and around your home, you’ve pretty much left palmetto bugs an invitation to come in. You can get rid of palmetto bugs when you seal your home as well as you can to keep them out. Find out more tips for palmetto bugs control by calling the bug experts at Slug A Bug and schedule a free evaluation today. 321-259-7844. http://bit.ly/2ZU6zZk

Tips for Keeping Spiders OUT of Your Home

Spiders love to hide so to keep spiders out, start with keeping your home clean. Next, you'll want to seal any cracks. Turn off the lights outside and you will minimize the food source for spiders. If you’ve tried various methods of spider prevention and it hasn’t worked, don’t worry. We handle spider control on a regular basis. Call Slug A Bug today at 321-259-7844, and we’ll not only deal with spider removal, but we’ll help you make sure they don’t come back. http://bit.ly/2DICNgw 

No See Ums: Learn How to Control These Biting Outdoor Pests

Have a No See Ums problem in your yard? Learn what to look for and what you can do about them with this article.

Fortunately, you don’t have to put up with this pest. With one call, we’ll help you eliminate your current problem and offer you the suggestions you need to help dump their breeding grounds on your property and live in your outdoor space without No See Ums. To learn more, contact us today.

Black Widow Spiders in Florida: Myth vs Reality

Black widow spiders are certainly scary, and while you should treat your property for them, it’s important to know what’s real and what’s not. Find out in our blog post.

Black widow spiders exist throughout the state, and it is important to keep them out of your yard and home if at all possible, no matter what the myths may say. Fortunately, we can help with all of your spider pest control needs, whether you’re infested with black widows or another problem entirely. Give us a call today to learn more.

Bee Prevention Tips You Need Now

There are a number of things you can do to prevent bees from nesting in your yard or around your home. First, remove any potential nesting site. If you have gaps larger than 1/8” in the walls of your home or any outbuilding, be sure you seal them immediately. If you need some gaps, like those in vents or rain spouts, cover them with screens. You may also want to cover the cavities in trees and fence posts, as well as those around your water meter and utility boxes in your home with a screen. The best bee prevention tip? Call Slug A Bug today at 321-259-7844 and schedule a free consultation. http://bit.ly/2yjf2bN

How to Prevent Flea Infestations

If you have fleas in you home, chances are good the infestation came from a pet. These pests will often attach themselves to animals when they’re outside your home, then they come inside. Fleas depend on blood to survive, and just removing the animal from the home doesn’t always control the problem. Flea infestations take time to resolve, but steps like vacuuming and mowing your lawn often, washing your pet's bed regularly and having your pet treated at the vet for fleas can help. If you have a flea problem and need professional pest control services, call Slug-A-Bug today at 321-259-7844 to schedule a free consultation. http://bit.ly/2l367rs

Don't Have a Roach Problem? Keep it that Way

There are a few ways to prevent roaches in your home. Seal any potential entry points - Utility areas and crawl spaces make perfect roach entry points, so seal those with caulk. Empty trash on a regular basis, and make sure all of your food is stored in sealed containers. Sweep regularly and wipe your counters down often. Don't leave dirty dishes overnight in the sink or the dishwasher. If you have any water issues (like leaks or dripping faucets), enlist the help of a professional to repair them immediately. Need help with roach control or roach removal? Call Slug-A-Bug today at 321-259-7844 and schedule your free evaluation. http://bit.ly/2ZU6zZk

Introduce Pests Like Ladybugs to Get Rid of WhiteFlies

Naturally, the best way to deal with whiteflies is to prevent them from arriving initially. That begins with a careful check of every new plant you purchase. If you bring any plants home from someone else’s garden or even a nursery, make sure they’re not already infested with whiteflies. You should also do what you can to keep beneficial insects near your plants like ladybugs and spiders. Hummingbirds, are also a natural predator of whiteflies. Using an aluminum reflective mulch on tomatoes and peppers may prove useful too, as it makes it harder for whiteflies to find the plants they want. The best prevention? Call Slug-A-Bug today at 321-259-7844 to schedule an evaluation. http://bit.ly/2VTtKiS 

FL Love Bugs are Coming Back There are Ways to Avoid Them

Love bugs are a huge nuisance, but you may be able to reduce their population in your yard. Learn how with these tips from Slug-A-Bug.

Yard work Tips to Keep Roof Rats Away

There are a few things you can do in the yard, as well, to make your home less attractive to roof rats. Keep your pet food sealed, and don't leave it out overnight. Garbage cans should have tight fitting lids. Remove any wood or brush piles on your lawn. If you keep it for firewood, store it neatly stacked and keep it at least 18 inches off of the ground. It should be several feet from your home, too. Thin your bushes and other vegetation so you can see through it. Roof rats love to nest in thick vegetation, and keeping it thinner helps to eliminate natural nesting places. For more tips, call Slug-A-Bug today for a free evaluation 321-259-7844. http://bit.ly/2UX6Xm2 

Has Your House Been Invaded by Carpenter Bees?

You'll be able to tell if you have a problem If you have large black and yellow bees hovering around the eaves around your deck or the eaves of your home. You may also hear them. They're literally chewing the wood, and you may hear them doing just that in the infested areas. You might find sawdust, too. To get rid of carpenter bees, you'll want to call in the pest control professionals at Slug-A-Bug. Call us today at 321-259-7844 and schedule a free evaluation. http://bit.ly/2yjf2bN

Tick Prevention Tips Keep Your Family Safe

There are a number of tick control methods you can use to ensure you never have to fight them. In your yard, you can create a tick-safe zone with a few simple steps. Remove any leaf litter in your yard. Carefully mow tall grasses and cut down any brush around your home. If you're near a wooded area, use wood chips or gravel to create a 3 foot barrier. It will help keep ticks from migrating into your yard. Mow frequently, and stack any firewood you have nearby. If you have a continual problem with ticks in your yard, the best thing you can do is contact the Slug-A-Bug pest professionals at 321-259-7844 today. http://bit.ly/2VOpd1i