Do I Have an Ant Infestation?
Living on Long Island, ants are one of many pests us homeowners encounter, especially during the warmer months of the year. Often, what seems to
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How Summer Insects Can Ruin Your Beach Day
Living on Long Island, family beach days are part of the summer season! Unfortunately, even visiting the best beaches on Long Island to soak up
What Bit Me? Your Quick Guide to Identifying Bug Bites
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
Are There Ants That Smell Like Lemon?
What are those ants? If your ants smell like lemons or lemon verbena or citronella odor when crushed, you might have citronella ants. These ants are usually noticed when they swarm. The flying ants appear in large groups (or swarms) any time of year. Citronella ants can enter through openings around your doors or through expansion cracks in homes on a cement slab.
Plants that Attract Deer (and their Ticks)
Deer and mice move hitchhiking ticks from one place to another. Suburban Exterminating offers ways to take care of the ticks on your lawn.
However, deer and mice are very difficult to keep out of your yard. What can you do about it? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created a list of plants that may attract deer. If you’re like me, your yard in Huntington, Southampton or Babylon has many of these plants.
Termite Season is Approaching for Long Island Residents
Termites are one of the most destructive pests. They cause billions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses every year.