The thought of summer incites images of long days, less clothing, and more time spent frolicking outdoors. Whether it’s camping, seaside splashing, or just enjoying the greenery, the dark side
The thought of summer incites images of long days, less clothing, and more time spent frolicking outdoors. Whether it’s camping, seaside splashing, or just enjoying the greenery, the dark side
Warm weather is here to stay for a while, meaning the bees of Long Island are appearing more often! Completely avoiding stinging pests like bees this spring and summer may be unlikely,
As we covered in our recent blog post, “Where Do Insects Go in the Winter?”, there’s a common misconception among Long Island homeowners that pests die off in the winter, and the
Different Types of Bees With over 20,000 different species, it’s no surprise it can sometimes be difficult to tell bees apart! Different bee species vary in the bees’ physical characteristics,
Whether you’re enjoying a day at the beach, camping with your family, or spending time at home in your backyard, dealing with bug bites is inevitable during the summer on
This summer has been especially full of our unwanted stinging friends. It’s important to know that wasps are predominantly social, meaning they live in large nests so it’s usually a big problem to deal with.
Stinging pests are Long Island’s Pest of the Month! Stinging pests can include digger wasps, bees, cicada killers, wasps, hornets, mosquitoes and yellow jackets. Yellow jackets are seen on Long Island as soon as the temperature heats up. Sometimes, yellow jackets are confused with bees. They are actually wasps.
Please! We don’t want anyone to be hurt! Bees, wasps and other stinging pests are appearing in greater and greater numbers this summer. While you can’t avoid these insects completely, you can do some things to avoid being stung. After all, not everyone owns a bee suit!
Even after a mild winter, spring is a time to clean. Overwintering and hibernating pests are preparing to wake up, and your home should be prepared against any infestations.
The best way to prevent cicada killers or digger wasps is to have a great lawn. It’s work to maintain a healthy lawn but it’s the best way to keep these nasty looking insects away. Cicada killers just can’t burrow into a thick covering of grass. You’ll need to fertilize, water and plant extra grass seed.
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