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 a 1950s sci-fi movie.
While these headlines about the joro spider may be mostly correct in a technical sense, there is no need for the hysteria being whipped up surrounding its impending arrival in the region. This colorful arachnid is indeed on our doorstep, spreading north due to its moderate cold tolerance coupled with a warming climate… but joro spiders are not nearly as frightening as overwrought news segments and clickbait articles portray them.
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.
Not all bees are created equal. Most happily pollinate plants, make honey, and play their crucial role in the food chain. Others, however, may wreak havoc by being aggressive or destructive. Two rather “friendly” species you may encounter are 
Your summer could be blissfully free of flying, biting pests with the right solution. Thermacell LIV is a permanently installed insect deterrent that uses heat-activated cartridges to emit vaporized repellent. It is effective against 
We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but are they also ushering unwelcome guests into our homes and yards? It seems like springtime is prime time for wet weather pests – whether they are of the creeping, crawling, or flying variety. What happens to insects 
No one likes being cold. We all want to be somewhere warm and toasty during frigid Long Island winters. Unfortunately, humans are not alone in this desire.
