Whether it’s an evening under the Friday night lights, NFL Sunday afternoons enjoyed from your backyard, or a pickup game in the park, the beginning of football season is one of the surest heralds of fall’s arrival. We love all things football, but there’s one kind of football you should actively avoid – the wasp kind.
Is 2024 A Bad Year For Lyme Disease?
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 to increasingly mild winters and other factors that lengthen tick season, 2024 looks to be another year with a record-breaking number of Lyme disease cases. Every resident should be able to recognize the signs of tick bites and the symptoms of Lyme, so the disease does not progress to a point where it becomes difficult to treat.
Carpenter Bee or Bumblebee? How to Tell the Difference
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 carpenter bees and bumblebees.
What Happens to Insects in the Rain?
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.
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