Winter

  • Fall Pest Protection in Long Island: How to Prevent Pests Before Winter

    As the vibrant colors of summer fade and the crisp air of autumn settles in, many of us look forward to cozy evenings indoors. For residents of , fall brings the unwelcome arrival of pests, when they seek shelter from the cooling temperatures. These pesky invaders want warmth, shelter, and food. Sadly, your home is…

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  • What Do Mice Do in Winter?

    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. Mice and other rodents are also looking for somewhere warm to stay until the mercury climbs again. These uninvited guests have a bad habit of taking up residence…

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  • How Do Insects Survive Winter?

    It’s commonly believed that cold weather kills off insects and, once temperatures dip below freezing, bugs are no longer a problem. While you may not see many insects on an icy winter day, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re gone. Are There Insects in Winter? A surprising number of pest species live through the winter.…

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  • Top 5 Pests on Long Island Active in Winter

    Many outdoor pests die off or hibernate during the winter. But there are others that adapt to cold weather and worse – find their way into your home or business. Once they have settled into a safe, climate-controlled structure… what season it is won’t make much of a difference to these invaders. Let’s consider some…

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  • Are Squirrels Territorial?

    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…

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  • The Most Annoying Winter Pests On Long Island

    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,…

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  • What’s in Your Chimney – Santa or a Raccoon?

    What’s that rustling noise in your chimney? Could it be…Santa? We don’t want to be the bearer of bad news at this otherwise joyous time of the year, but unless it’s Christmas Eve and you hear sleigh bells on the roof, chances are it’s not Santa Claus. Any sounds of scrabbling, rustling, clawing, scratching, or…

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