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Brood XIV cicadas are set to swarm Southold in 2025, so now’s the time to prepare your property and learn how to deal with the noise and activity. Cicadas are big, flying insects that show up during summer. Drawn to loud noises like lawnmowers and power tools, they feed on

Ticks can attach to any part of the body, but they prefer warm, hidden spots like armpits, behind the ears, in joints, or in hair. They often crawl upward toward the head. After spending time in tick-prone areas, remove your clothes and use a mirror to check your body carefully

German cockroaches — the small, tan roaches you might spot scurrying in your kitchen — are among the hardest pests to keep at bay. Their ability to slip through tiny cracks, hide in obscure spots, and produce egg cases housing 30–50 nymphs makes early prevention your strongest defense. Compared to

Getting ready for a trip should be all about excitement and anticipation, but sometimes, the thought of bed bugs can sneak in and interrupt the fun. It’s perfectly valid to feel a bit uneasy. No one wants a relaxing escape interrupted by tiny, uninvited guests. The upside is, with a

So, you’ve sent the kids off to prep school or college. You’ve taught them life skills like independence and how to get along with (and manage conflict with) all kinds of people in their dorm. But have you prepared them for the worst roommates of all? Bed bugs are tiny

Whether it’s an evening under the Friday night lights, NFL Sunday afternoons enjoyed from your backyard, or a pickup game in the park, the beginning of football season is one of the surest heralds of fall’s arrival. We love all things football, but there’s one kind of football you should