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 when it rains… and how does that impact local homeowners?
Long Islanders, Ant Season Is Upon Us!
The days are lengthening, birds are singing in the trees, and flowers are budding… it’s spring on Long Island. Unfortunately, along with the glories of the season come springtime pests – including the annual invasion of multiple ant species.
Termite Prevention Tips
Termites are among nature’s most destructive pests. They cause $40 billion in damage each year to agricultural and lumber interests, and another $5 billion to homeowners for termite prevention and residential damage repairs. Many affected homeowners will be out-of-pocket for their expenses, as most insurance policies don’t cover termite damage.
Long Island is home to the eastern subterranean termite, a species that will soon be swarming across the East End. During these swarms, thousands of young winged termites (alates) leave the nest to find a mate. After mating, they shed their wings and burrow to create a new nest.
5 Tips for Preventing Firewood Pests
Nothing says “cozy season” like settling down for an evening in front of the fireplace. The sound of a crackling fire on a cold night might even create a core memory, but nothing kills the vibe before it begins like grabbing a log to throw on the fire and finding out it’s full of bugs.
Improperly stored wood can attract a wide variety of pests… from relatively harmless beetles, millipedes, and centipedes to dangerous or destructive ones like wasps, spiders, termites, carpenter ants, mice, and rats. Once these pests are in your woodpile, your home is at risk of having them coming inside.
Why Do We See More Spiders in the Fall?
Halloween is upon us, and with it comes an affinity for all things creepy… and creepy crawly. In addition to pumpkins, ghosts, and ghouls, we often decorate our homes with oversized sparkly spiders and giant spiderwebs.
In addition to a neighborhood full of spider-themed holiday decorations, you may be seeing more real, live spiders than usual. Is there a reason we seem to see more spiders in the fall?
Fall Leaves and Pests
Playing in a pile of autumn leaves is a core childhood memory. We all remember crisp, cool weekends spent raking leaves and jumping into the ever-shifting heap of reds, yellows, and golds.
When you were younger, you probably didn’t realize that those piles of pure joy had a hidden ick factor. Before you share the leaf-jumping experience with your own kids or pets, be aware that your pile of fallen leaves may be harboring troublesome pests.
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