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As the vibrant colors of summer fade and the crisp air of autumn settles in, many of us look forward to cozy evenings indoors. For residents of Southold, fall brings the unwelcome arrival of pests, when they seek shelter from the cooling temperatures. These pesky invaders want warmth, shelter, and

When you see two or three ants in the house, you may not think much of it. Crush them, clean them up, and they’re gone, right? Unfortunately, where there are a few ants, there are almost certainly many more in close proximity. Ants outnumber humans nearly 2.5 million to one,

Scratching in the walls is never a good sign. No, you’re not living in a horror movie – but you probably do have pests living in your walls. If you hear scratching in your walls at night, it could be mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, bats, termites, carpenter ants, or even

Raccoons are clever troublemakers in nature. However, they can turn into pests in neighborhoods. If you’re dealing with raccoons in your neighborhood, you likely have questions. Twin Forks Pest Control has answers. Here are the seven most common questions our wildlife experts get about raccoons. We’ll start with super-quick answers

Bees, hornets, and wasps aren’t just bothersome, especially for those with allergies, they can pose a real health concern. If someone in your home is allergic, preventing these pests from nesting nearby becomes essential for their safety and peace of mind. When allergies are a concern, simply spending time outside

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