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 feedback loop of terror.
The mere thought or mention of spiders can trigger the response, as can seeing spider webs. In the future, they may even alter their behavior to avoid places they think spiders might be lurking. This reaction to spiders goes beyond fear; it’s full-blown arachnophobia.
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.
Do you live in a neighborhood with majestic, mature oak trees? Lucky you! Oaks provide bountiful shade cover in the spring and summer, producing a riot of color in the fall. They’re among the most popular and common trees in New York, with several species native to Long Island. 
Whether scampering across your kitchen floor or scrabbling in your walls or attic, rodents are unwelcome visitors to your home. Fall is prime time for invading 
It doesn’t take much for pests to find their way into your walls. No matter how small, any open entry point invites insects, rodents, and other small animals to come inside and use your house as a shelter, food, and water source. Even worse, you may not know they’re there until you wake up in the middle of the night to alarming scratching and scrabbling noises, alerting you to a situation that requires prompt action. 
You see a few tiny 
