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Wasp encounters can be scary. These large, flying insects are known for their painful stings and aggressive nature, and some may even swarm when their nests are disturbed. But not all wasps are quite so fierce, and the great black wasp (sphex pensylvanicus) is one of these. Also known as

Lyme disease is a serious tick-borne health threat to Long Island residents, with the East End logging some of the highest infection rates in the country. The area has a massive population of black-legged (deer) ticks and of those more than half carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Due

Summer means outdoor entertaining and, while you might like large gatherings, you don’t want uninvited guests – like mosquitoes. From the itchy annoyance of bug bites to concerns about mosquito-borne diseases, pests are a big concern for any outdoor gathering. Luckily, there are ways to have a bug-free backyard picnic.

Over the past few months, it seems that every media outlet has run some version of the sensational headline, “Giant, Venomous, Flying Spiders to Invade New York This Summer!” The implication is that the joro spider is a terrifying threat and we should prepare for our lives to look like

It sounds like the plot of a horror movie: an innocent hiker is bitten by a bug, and suddenly they become violently ill every time they eat meat. Their skin erupts in hives, their throat swells, and they’re short of breath. It’s the stuff of nightmares. As unsettling as it

When it comes to common pests found in East End homes at this time of year, seeing a few house ants may seem like no big deal. They don’t bite and they won’t chew through your walls. They’re easy to dismiss or ignore. But are they really as harmless as