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. A nest contains a queen, workers, and males. Plenty of bright yellow and black bugs to ruin a picnic or…
US News reported that over half a million people go to the emergency room each year because of insect bites. It’s not usually a problem (rather an annoyance) unless the individual is allergic to stings. People who are allergic should consider getting the allergy shot. This shot works like a vaccine, building up a tolerance….
Have you met Suburban Exterminating’s bee expert, Craig Byer? Craig is an advocate and expert in honey bees. On Long Island, Craig actively saves bee swarms from being destroyed by moving entire bee populations to locations away from people’s homes.The bees move with a new queen as a large group or swarm. Bees swarm when…
There’s nothing more patriotic than a bug-free barbecue on the 4th of July. Happy Independence Day! You don’t want those nosy neighbors to know you can’t get rid of mosquitoes, and you certainly don’t want to deal with a crying kid’s bee sting after you’ve had a few margaritas (another favorite American past time). So,…
At Suburban Exterminating, we help Long Islanders get rid of their pests. Below is a sample of the emails which we’ve received in the last couple of days. Can we help you? Email or call us at (631) 864-6900 or (516) 864-6900. Emails from Long Islanders Plainview Residential Comments/Questions Not sure if they’re carpenter or…
Digger bees are a part of the solitary wasp family, which means that if you leave them alone, they’ll leave you alone too. We’re seeing a lot of them out lately because the adults emerge in the spring to mate and build their nests. Alarming Sightings While they don’t pose an immediate threat, a lot…
On Long Island, Suburban Exterminating technicians have made millions off visits to homes. People rely on us to get rid of their pest control problems. Our technicians are polite, knowledgeable, and understanding. Our technicians are trained to know the hazards of pesticides. They are also trained to know how certain pests (and their droppings) can…
Suburban Exterminating Beekeeper, Craig Byer, recently started a new bee colony. Below are some pictures of the installation. When Long Islanders find a honey bee hive on their property, Craig makes an assessment to determine if he can relocate the bee colony to save the bees. In recent years, honey bees do not always…
This week, Suburban Exterminating received many calls and emails concerning carpenter bees. I have a carpenter bee infestation. Can you help and what do you do about them? Huntington homeowner Bee issue on both sides of roof. Amityville homeowner Just wanted an estimate on the extermination of Carpenter bees. Thank you. Central Islip homeowner How…