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Should Long Island Worry About the Emerald Ash Borer?
Emerald ash borers are on Long Island and because they can infest trees without a homeowner realizing it, it is often too late when they are detected. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County discovered the emerald ash borer in
Social Hierarchy of Rats
Rats’ intelligence is common knowledge. It is one of the reasons why they are used in psychological tests. Along with intelligence comes complex relationships but… did you know that rats have a social hierarchy?
Are Raccoons Intelligent Creatures?
Raccoons get assigned a lot of traits by people because of their appearance and behaviors. We call them “little bandits” because of the mask appearance around their eyes and their habit of foraging in our garbage. They are frequently considered clever because of their dexterous paws and ingenuity at thwarting
Interesting Questions Asked About Cockroaches
Cockroaches are one of the most feared and disliked of all insects. Despite that, they have a certain strange mystique… so let’s look at the most common questions people ask about cockroaches. What Eats Cockroaches? That question has two sets of answers – the animals that prey on cockroaches and
A Handy Guide to Long Island Squirrels
One thing Long Island has a lot of is squirrels, but how much do you know about these scampering birdseed stealers? With more than 200 different species, squirrels can be found all over the world. Here on Long Island, we only have a few varieties so it’s easy to keep
Why Are Rats the Bad Guys?
Rats have a terrible reputation in language and literature. Think about the common phrases we use that mention them… “You dirty rat!” “Rat someone out.” “…like rats leaving a sinking ship.” “I smell a rat!” “…look like a drowned rat.” People hate being in the “rat race.” Even terms that
Importance of Winter Pest Control for Local Business and Homeowners During the Pandemic
While it’s easy to assume that the need for pest control diminishes with cold winter weather, that is not the case. This year it is even more crucial due to COVID-19. Ironically, the pandemic increased the odds of pest infestations and made treating them both more important and more complicated.
Are Squirrels Territorial?
Watching squirrels run around, it would be easy to think they are playful creatures. In reality, squirrels can be very territorial – much like blue jays. In fact, many C.W. Post alumni have stories of squirrels chittering at them as if to tell the students to stay away. Depending upon
7 Unusual Places Bugs Hide
No one likes being surprised by an insect, whether that’s a spider making a sudden visit while you’re in the shower or finding a cockroach when you turn on the kitchen light. Still, finding a bug in these places – while startling in the moment – isn’t unusual. However, some
Phobias Related to Bugs
No one likes finding insects in their home or business. For some people, though, the reaction is extreme revulsion or fear. Sometimes that’s because of a bad prior experience. In some cases, it’s completely understandable if they have an allergy to bee, wasp, or hornet stings. For certain people, it
