Seasonal

  • Great Black Wasps on Long Island

    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,…

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  • What You Need To Know About Termite Swarming

    Most homeowners know that termites are tiny insects that eat wood and can cause irreparable damage to their homes, which is enough to cause concern all on its own. But many homeowners are unaware that termites swarm and what those swarms mean for their homes. Which Species of Termites Swarm? All termites species swarm, though…

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  • What to Do If You Have a Spider Problem?

    Spiders are often considered helping hands when it comes to dealing with other small pests out in the garden or yard, but what do you do when they decide to move in uninvited? Below are a few common questions and tips to help you understand what attracts spiders into your home and how to deal…

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  • Are Roaches Worse In Winter?

    As the weather turns colder, we like to bundle up, snuggle in warm blankets, light comforting fireplaces, and generally stay indoors. But what about insects? It is a myth that mosquitoes die off in winter. What they do is closer to hibernating like bears when the temperatures fall, though technically their process is called “diapause.”…

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  • 9 Tips to Keep Pests Out for the Holidays

    Cold weather is starting to arrive, and what do you do when the weather gets cold? Go inside, where it is warm. The winter months are when you see fewer bugs because they are doing the same thing. Having pests seek shelter in your home is not the holiday guests you were hoping for. How…

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  • 3 Signs of Mole Invasion

    Moles are one of the many creatures which, in small numbers, can be helpful to a property but, in large numbers, are pests to be eradicated. A small mammal that lives underground, moles are exceptionally efficient diggers who can help aerate your soil or quickly destroy your lawn. These furry insectivores burrow 15 to 18…

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  • 3 Mice and Rat Prevention Tips

    As the weather gets cooler and temperatures continue to drop, outdoor pests begin to make their way indoors for the winter to nest, reproduce, and in some cases, take up permanent residence. Some of the most common intruders are mice and rats. They can also be some of the most damaging. Mice and rats carry any number of…

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  • 5 Common Long Island Fall Pests to Watch For

    Our previous blog post discussed some ways to keep typically outdoor pests from finding their way into your home as the weather gets cooler. This post will look at some creatures hunting for a warm place to relocate for the winter.  Silverfish These creepy-looking, wingless silver bugs are probably responsible for the tiny holes that you’ve found…

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  • 5 Tips to Keep Pests Out This Fall

    Fall is right around the corner, and that means shorter days, cooler temperatures, and football. Unfortunately, it also means that summer bugs will be looking for a warm, safe place to live for the winter. Make sure that your home doesn’t become their destination of choice with these helpful tips. 1. Seal the doors and…

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