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As we enter the hot summer months, we welcome the return of insects, pollinators, and pests. The most common paper wasp in the Northeast is the European paper wasp. They are more slender than yellow jackets, have some combination of black and yellow, brown and yellow, or black and brown

One of the summer’s lazy pleasures is watching bees buzzing in your yard, going about their business. Not so pleasurable is finding out that some of these busy bees are busy damaging your home. Carpenter bees are a common summertime sight on Eastern Long Island and sometimes a significant headache

Squirrels are the most visible rodent on Long Island and arguably, the cutest. Or at least they’re cute until they get into your attic or walls. Still, there’s much more to these bushy-tailed rodents than you might think. Interesting Facts about Squirrels While the most common Long Island squirrel is

Every spring, homeowners wonder, what is the best defense against pests? It can seem daunting, but the good news is that a few steps, which also provide additional benefits, will help prevent pests from infesting your home and property. How Can You Stop Pests Entering Your Home? Ultimately, preventing pests

April showers may bring May flowers, but spring rains also bring unwanted visitors into our yards and homes. Insects can cause issues at any time of the year, but you may notice significantly more flying or crawling pests when it rains. Wet weather lures some predatory insects outside into fertile

You hop into bed, pull up the covers, and turn out the lights, ready to fall asleep… and then you hear it: scratch, scratch, scratch coming from inside the wall. So much for that safe, cozy, sleepy feeling you had just a moment ago. There’s something in your wall that