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Besides being nasty pests that you don’t want anywhere near your home, it might seem that termites and cockroaches have little in common. They’re quite different in appearance and their impact on your home isn’t even remotely comparable. But – in observance of Termite Awareness Week, March 5-11 – we

Many outdoor pests die off or hibernate during the winter. But there are others that adapt to cold weather and worse – find their way into your home or business. Once they have settled into a safe, climate-controlled structure… what season it is won’t make much of a difference to

In 2012, Superstorm Sandy was a wake-up call for Long Island residents. We learned that climate change – once dismissed as a problem mainly for those in hotter climates – might be knocking on our door. In the decade since then… we have seen warmer, shorter winters and a warming,

For some people, encountering a spider provokes a visceral reaction. They experience sweating, shaking, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness, and other symptoms similar to a panic attack. They may misjudge the situation, perceiving a spider as closer or larger than it actually is… thereby magnifying the fear response and creating a

With their bushy tails and the way they seem to dash about playfully (they actually run in erratic patterns to avoid predators), squirrels look adorable. Underneath that playful exterior, could squirrels be hiding territorial or aggressive tendencies? As with most wild creatures, it’s a bit complicated. Certain species, such as

The weather is getting colder here on Long Island; it’ll be months before spring warms us back up again. We do our best to stay warm and limit our time out in the cold, and unfortunately, we’re not the only ones out there doing just that. If you want to