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Tick season has arrived on Long Island, and with it comes the risk of contracting a tick-borne illness. The most common – and possibly most dreaded – of these is Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted through tick bites. Characterized by flu-like symptoms and a distinctive bullseye rash, Lyme disease can cause debilitating long-term health…
In honor of National Pet Day, April 11, let’s unpack a frequently asked question: Can pets protect your garden from pests? The assumption is that outdoor cats will kill rodents and large bugs, and dogs will chase off larger pests like squirrels and raccoons. The actuality is a bit different: your pets actually may attract…
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, rising Long Island Sound. Climate…
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 American red squirrel and…
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 stay out of the cold,…
It’s never too late in the season to be concerned about pests on your property. You might think yard pests won’t survive a Long Island winter, but if that’s the case, you probably haven’t had a vole infestation; at least, not yet. Is a Vole the Same as a Field Mouse? You might be asking,…
Small furry animals like squirrels, raccoons, and chipmunks are cute in cartoons and zoos, but they can pose severe hazards to homes and homeowners. Long Island residents are accustomed to living harmoniously with these critters, but sometimes they get too close for safety. When wildlife destroys your yard or invades your home, it’s time to…
Of the various types of wasps, yellow jackets have one of the fiercest reputations. Thoughts of them usually conjure mental images of airborne hostility and repeated painful stings. Why Are Yellow Jackets So Aggressive? Stepping in a yellow jacket ground nest can be flat-out dangerous. Yellow jackets are social insects, so they instinctively collaborate for…
It’s like something from a horror movie, but you can’t look away. A giant black insect flies through the air with a paralyzed cicada in its jaws. It lands in the dirt and begins to stuff the creature into a hole in the ground, where hungry larvae will consume it while it’s still alive. No,…
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 striping, and have a smooth…