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GivingTuesday

Join Thomas Pest Services this GivingTuesday! Support local causes and spread kindness while protecting your home from pests.

Admin Feb 9, 2026

Acorns Signal A Bad Lyme Disease Season

Learn how acorn production affects Lyme Disease risks in the Capital Region and Adirondacks. Contact us for expert pest prevention services

Admin May 22, 2024

Don’t Ignore Ants

Learn why ignoring ants is a mistake and find effective solutions with expert advice to ensure a pest-free environment.

Admin Apr 29, 2024

Nuisance Ants or Carpenter Ants

Gain insights into controlling carpenter ants and safeguarding your property with effective strategies and expert advice, ensuring a pest-free...

Admin Apr 23, 2024

Eliminating ant infestations

Conquer ant infestations with proven techniques and expert guidance, ensuring a pest-free environment with our comprehensive strategies.

Admin Apr 22, 2024

Pest identity

Unveil the secrets of household pests! Identify and eliminate invaders with expert guidance or trust Thomas Pest Services for comprehensive solutions.

Admin Apr 7, 2024
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Don’t Let Spring Invaders Ruin Your Garden!

Prepare your garden for a fruitful season with expert tips! Learn about plant pairings, pest management, and the benefits of attracting helpful...

Admin Apr 5, 2024
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A Look at Rodent Repellents That Actually Work

While rodent infestations rarely have an effective DIY solution, certain natural scents can help deter them. For lasting protection, leave it to the...

Admin Feb 13, 2023
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Why Do Insects Swarm?

Termites, bees, flies, and many other types of insects swarm -- and swarms can be a problem for people. But why? In this blog, we answer that...

Admin Mar 17, 2021
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Separating Lady Bug Facts From Myths

We've all heard the myths about lady bugs, they probably cannot deliver good luck, contact us today to keep these unlucky pests out of your New York...

Admin Jan 30, 2018
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What Does Winter Pest Control Look Like?

Discover why winter pest control is essential for a pest-free home. Learn how Thomas Pest Services can keep pests and rodents out all year long.

Admin Jan 31, 2017
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Everything You Need To Know About Mouse Poop

If you see mice poop inside your Albany home make sure to call the professionals at Thomas Pest Services quickly to get rid of the mice infesting...

Admin Nov 17, 2016
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The Cute and Costly Truth About Squirrels

Prevent squirrel damage in Albany! Thomas Pest offers professional squirrel control to safeguard your Capital Region home. Call for a free...

Admin Jun 13, 2016
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Why Do Mosquitoes Love Me?

After about 10 minutes of sitting on the deck in the evening, I throw in the towel and head inside to escape the mosquitoes. Though mosquitoes seem...

Admin May 28, 2015
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How Ticks Think

Lyme disease is scary business. Early symptoms include a red rash, fatigue, chills, fever, headache, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, and aching...

Admin May 26, 2015
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Are Termites In Albany Trying To Take Over?

Termite swarmers are moving across Albany, and residents are doing everything they can to protect their homes. It doesn't matter if you see a hundred

Admin May 25, 2015
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Spider Bite Smarts

Spider sightings do not phase some, but others, they are running as quick as they can. Although there are many spiders found in NY, the American

Admin May 22, 2015
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12 Mosquito Myths

The warm weather is here to stay! With the warm weather, cook outs and spending time outdoors will most certainly be on your agenda. Unfortunately,...

Admin May 20, 2015
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Carpenter Ants Showing Up All Over Clifton Park NY

This time of year, it's very common to find ants in the kitchen and elsewhere in the home. These pests are in search of food and they're not going to...

Admin May 18, 2015
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Surprising Places Bed Bugs Hide

The name bed bug seems to suggest that these bugs can only be found in beds, but the truth is, they can be found in many places. Some of those places...

Admin May 12, 2015
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Squirrels In Albany

This is the time of year when the calls start coming in from frustrated residents dealing with pest squirrels. The requests all have a similar ring...

Admin May 8, 2015
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Ticks In New York Are Serious Business

Think Lyme disease is the only thing you have to worry about if you find a tick on you, you may want to look into the research Thomas Daniels,...

Admin May 1, 2015
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Do Termites Leave Sawdust?

Homeowners customarily enter into a rigorous freshening and cleaning activity during this time of year. This is affectionately and appropriately...

Admin Apr 29, 2015
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There's A Hole In The Bottom Of My Porch

Is there a hole in the bottom of your porch? As homes age there are several things that can cause them to shift, warp, settle and deteriorate. Don't...

Admin Apr 28, 2015
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Raccoons And Squirrels And Skunks, Oh My!

Have you ever had any trouble with wildlife? If you have, I bet you shook your head in disgust when you read the word trouble. Anyone who has had to...

Admin Apr 21, 2015
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Do you have emerging flies?

Do you have flies driving you crazy? It is not the normal house fly, but the cluster fly. If you notice, cluster flies are much more lethargic than...

Admin Apr 20, 2015
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Coyotes Impacting Tick Populations This Year

The Poughkeepsie Journal states, in New York State, if you hear howling at night, it's not a wolf. And it's not your imagination. When New York's...

Admin Apr 17, 2015
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You Might Be Dealing with Termites if...

You Might Be Dealing with Termites if... You Might Be Dealing with Termites if, you find mud tubes. Mud tubes are shelter for foraging termites from...

Admin Apr 16, 2015
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You Might Be Dealing with Carpenter Ants if...

 If you see piles of sawdust, you might be dealing with carpenter ants. Carpenter ants do not consume wood like termites, instead they push the wood

Admin Apr 13, 2015
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Lyme Disease: Know the Facts

The warm weather is on its way! Families and most importantly children and pets will be running through the fresh green grass enjoying the sun As you...

Admin Apr 11, 2015
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The Capital Region Spring Home Show

April 17, 18 & 19, 2015 Spring is knocking, what’s a better way to kick off the season, than at a home show! We are excited to be participating

Admin Apr 11, 2015
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What You Should Know About Lyme Disease

On this week's cover of PEOPLE, Avril Lavigne opens up about the severe case of Lyme disease that left her bedridden for months. The singer, 30,

Admin Apr 10, 2015
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Top 10 Bed Bug Myths

Few things are feared more and understood less than bedbugs. That's why Ohio State University put together the following news release featuring ten...

Admin Apr 8, 2015
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What Do Ticks And Mosquitoes Have In Common?

When looking at these two pests, it is easy to see all the ways they are different. One is an insect with six legs while the other is an arachnid with

Admin Apr 7, 2015
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April: Its National Pest Management Month

April is National Pest Management Month, a public observance celebrated for nearly 40 years by the National Pest Management Association(NPMA), and the

Admin Apr 2, 2015
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5 Signs of Termites

Termite infestations can compromise the structural stability of a home, and cause thousands of dollars in damage, without anyone even knowing. It’s

Admin Mar 30, 2015
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What Is Pest Proofing?

You may have heard this term thrown around at some point or another, but what does it mean? Obviously it has something to do with making your home

Admin Mar 24, 2015
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Fight Lyme Disease with Opossums

They come out at night. They have scary teeth. They have a weird name with an extra vowel most people don't pronounce. And they are where Lyme disease

Admin Mar 23, 2015
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Moisture Issues Can Cause Pest Issues

Insects and other pests need the same things we do: food, shelter, and water. Unfortunately, we often provide them with one or all of those

Admin Mar 18, 2015
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Have you seen our billboards?

Thomas Pest Services is trying a new form of advertising that has been around forever, billboards! This spring you may notice during your commute to...

Admin Mar 17, 2015
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Things That Go Bump In The Day

Are you hearing noises coming from the attic? You may be tempted to think that these bumping sounds are coming from a ghost, goblin, or troll. But...

Admin Mar 17, 2015
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March 15-21 Is Termite Awareness Week

As temperatures continue to increase and the ground becomes warmer, termites will emerge to launch an attack on vulnerable homes across the country....

Admin Mar 16, 2015
Mice

Longer Winter, Happier Mice

It has been a hard winter in Schenectady, and it isn't over yet. But while you've been waiting for that snow to melt, you may have heard something...

Admin Mar 13, 2015
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How To Deal With Spring Pest, Albany New York

The best way to deal with pests is this: You first need to send your envoy out to meet with your enemy, and have them agree upon a neutral location....

Admin Mar 10, 2015
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Are Those Carpenter Ants Or Termites?

Whether carpenter ants or termites have invaded your home, one thing is for certain, they should be eliminated as quickly as possible. Although for...

Admin Mar 6, 2015
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What You Need To Know About Mice

Do you hear bumping and scraping in the walls? Have you found mouse droppings in the back of a drawer or cabinet? Whatever has clued you in to the...

Admin Mar 3, 2015
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DIY Bed Bug Treatments are a Bad Idea

According to The Province  a mother trying to kill bed bugs in her Vancouver apartment used an imported pesticide that fatally poisoned her

Admin Feb 27, 2015
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Are You Ready For Spring Pests?

Let's do a survey. It's okay. You can relax. This isn't going to be the kind of survey where I make you stand on your front porch politely answering

Admin Feb 24, 2015
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Tick Season Coming Earlier

A new study by local Hudson Valley researchers suggests Lyme Disease Awareness Month may need to be moved from May to April according to The...

Admin Feb 20, 2015
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Animal Control In Schenectady

Do you have nuisance wildlife in or around you Schenectady home? Squirrels chew their way in through your eaves. Raccoons climb in through third story

Admin Feb 17, 2015
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Stored Product Pests from Rodents

Stored product pests like Indianmeal moths and sawtoothed grain beetles are sometimes found infesting items outside of the kitchen, items that don't

Admin Feb 15, 2015
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Top 4 Strangest Pest Mating Rituals

The most romantic day of the year is almost here! What passes for love in the wacky world of insects, however, can be downright creepy and even fatal...

Admin Feb 13, 2015
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What Is Pest Exclusion?

Imagine babies crawling around your house. There are places you will allow them to go and others you want to keep them from accessing. If you say,...

Admin Feb 7, 2015
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How Long Will Dead Animals Smell For?

Getting rid of pests can result in the smell of death. The solution for odor elimination is to remove the dead animal, but a better solution is...

Admin Feb 6, 2015
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The Meaning Of Love … And Pest Control

My dearest love, Though the years have passed and we have changed, you are more beautiful to me today than that first day when I couldn't keep my...

Admin Feb 3, 2015
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Our Best Friend, The Pest Control Monitor

Thomas Pest Services is proud to utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which basically means, if no pest are present, no pesticide is required....

Admin Jan 28, 2015
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Bed Bugs In Your Apartment Complex

Bed bugs can infest even the nicest apartment complexes. To protect yourself, your friends, and your family, it is good to brush up on what bed bugs...

Admin Jan 26, 2015
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Rodents Of Myth And Legend

With the advent of the internet, it is becoming easier and easier to achieve Chuck Norris status. It is amazing how few people check their facts. But...

Admin Jan 21, 2015
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What Squirrels Do

A squirrel is a rodent A rodent you see It climbs on your fences And lives in your tree But sometimes in fall When the weather is colder It studies...

Admin Jan 19, 2015
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Protecting Your Home From Pests

With the recent frigid temperatures and cold winter weather, we all know the importance of protecting your pipes, elders and pets. However, did you

Admin Jan 16, 2015
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Winter Pest Control And Prevention

In fall, bugs and mammals enter homes to escape the cold temperatures. If you haven't recently worked to seal your exterior walls and foundation,...

Admin Jan 14, 2015
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Integrated Pest Management And Your Business

If you're reading this, you know that no business should live without pest management. Insects, rodents, and pest birds can ruin your reputation and...

Admin Jan 12, 2015
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Your Home Vs. Nature

There are all kinds of nasty critters and bugs that live in nature. Out there, it is kill or be killed. Almost everything is a predator, and almost

Admin Jan 5, 2015
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Squirrel Control And Winter Pest Exclusion

You may not know this, but your home is way warmer than a rotting log, hole in the ground, or tree notch. For wildlife, living in your attic for the...

Admin Dec 30, 2014
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Steer Clear of Nuisance Wildlife This Winter

Although rodents are often considered the most common wintertime pest, Thomas Pest Services, a pest management company servicing the Albany, NY,...

Admin Dec 29, 2014
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5 Tips To Calm Your Bed Bug Fears

Bed bugs, also referred to as "wall lice", strike fear into the heart of any homeowner. If you've ever woken up with a rash on your face, neck, or...

Admin Dec 23, 2014
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The Rodent Removal Process

Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse! Well, that is what most Clifton Park homeowners and surrounding Capital Region homeowners hope for....

Admin Dec 22, 2014
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5 Ways Homeowners Can Reduce Spider Populations

Pest management is a partnership. Educating homeowners on how to reduce potential harborages and the conditions that support spider infestations is

Admin Dec 18, 2014
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How do you know if you have squirrels?

You hear a lot about rodents like mice invading Capital Region structures this time of year, but there is a troublesome wildlife animal, the gray...

Admin Dec 15, 2014
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Got Squirrels? 6 Signs They've Come Inside

In late fall and winter, it is not uncommon for a squirrel to take up residence in human dwellings--usually the attic--because they are good...

Admin Dec 9, 2014
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ABC’s of Green Pest Control

The definition of “green” means something different to almost everyone. Some may refer to “green” as a color, living a healthier

Admin Dec 8, 2014
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Hantavirus a Rodent Virus Kills Male

According to Colorado’s 9 News, the Tri-County Health Department confirmed Friday that a southeastern Adams County male died of the hantavirus last

Admin Dec 5, 2014
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6 Things You Never Knew About Mice

It is finally here! The six things you never knew about mice. I bet you've been waiting with baited breath. Well, you don't have to wait any longer....

Admin Dec 2, 2014
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All You Need to Know about the House Mouse

Mouse individuality might play a large part in its ability to adapt and survive. The House mouse, Mus domesticus, is a successfully pestiferous

Admin Nov 27, 2014
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How To Prepare For A Pest Free Thanksgiving

There are plenty of unwanted guests looking for a place to spend the holidays. Not only is it the time of year when you see relatives you spend the...

Admin Nov 24, 2014
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Rodent Awareness [Infographic]

As temperatures continue to cool across the country, rodents will begin to seek shelter from the elements, most often in homes and other

Admin Nov 21, 2014
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Why Your Attic Is So Attractive To Pests

There are a variety of reasons pests like your attic, and they vary depending on the pest we're talking about. The biggest and most universal reason...

Admin Nov 20, 2014
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Common Bed Bug Myths From Customers

With upcoming holiday travel are you worried about bed bugs? Believe it or not, bed bugs are not just correlated with travel or the bed. In the past...

Admin Nov 19, 2014
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6 Tips For Winter Pest Exclusion

Are you getting ready for winter? While you're putting plastic on the windows, adding weather stripping and door sweeps, and skirting the house,...

Admin Nov 17, 2014
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November 16-22 is Rodent Awareness Week

As temperatures continue to cool across the country, rodents will begin to seek shelter from the elements, most often in homes and other structures....

Admin Nov 17, 2014
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The Life Of A Squirrel [Pest Poetry]

I know an old lady who lives in a home that's older than she is and animals roam to the top of the roof and down to the ground I say it's quite bad,...

Admin Nov 6, 2014
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Customer Account Access

Customer Account Access is a great addition to our sustainability promise and we are very excited! Once logged into your account, you have

Admin Nov 3, 2014
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Ick or Treat

As Halloween approaches, parents and children around Albany begin preparing their Halloween costume and purchasing candy to for trick-or-treaters....

Admin Oct 31, 2014
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6 Ways To Keep Creepy Bugs Out Of Your Home

Booooo!!!!!! Sorry about that. I didn't mean to scare you, but in the spirit of Halloween, I felt it was my duty to jump you out of your skin. What...

Admin Oct 27, 2014
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Wildlife Report: What To Expect This Fall

The temperatures are dropping, and residents in New York are bracing for the yearly invasion of wildlife. So, I've put together a short list of the...

Admin Oct 24, 2014
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10 Tips to Prevent Pests & Rodents

As the cold winter months quickly approach, people won't be the only ones huddling inside for warmth. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA

Admin Oct 16, 2014
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Fall Exclusion Tips for a Pest-Free Home

Discover pest control strategies for your Albany home. Learn how to deter insects and wildlife, and when you need help. Get your free consultation...

Admin Oct 13, 2014
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Stink Bug Facts

The Brown Marmorated Stinkbug is beginning to wake up from hibernation and becoming active. As stink bugs begin to emerge they search for trees,...

Admin Oct 2, 2014
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5 Reasons A Mouse In The House Is Trouble

Mice are so cute. Aren't they? They have those cute little whiskers, and that adorable little overbite. And, when they eat food, they look like...

Admin Oct 1, 2014
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Pest Control Myths

Let's face it, there is a lot of misinformation on the web. There are also many old wives tales and “things to try” from overhearing your

Admin Sep 30, 2014
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Avoid Squirrels this Fall

In many parts of the county, especially here in the northeast squirrels are the most common form of backyard wildlife. Unfortunately, just like other...

Admin Sep 29, 2014
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Tips To Reduce Spiders Around Your Home

Spider sightings seem more common during the fall as more people rummage through basements, attics, and garages to store away remnants of summer

Admin Sep 24, 2014
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Beware When Cleaning Rodent Infested Areas

The Vermont Health Department is reminding residents to be cautious when cleaning rodent infested areas after a person contracted a virus while in the

Admin Sep 17, 2014
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Wildlife Woes: A Poem About Fall Wildlife

I know without a doubtit's fall once again Cause of all of the wildlifetryin' to get in I have bats in my belfryand mice up there too I have raccoons...

Admin Sep 16, 2014
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Fall Pest Proofing Tips

For many pests, including rodents, spiders and cockroaches, the change in season indicates the need to find shelter from the colder temperatures...

Admin Sep 9, 2014
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Why Yellow Jackets Thrive In The Fall

All summer long, you might have seen three or four yellow jackets, but now, as fall begins, they seem to be everywhere. What makes them thrive in the...

Admin Sep 2, 2014
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5 Threats of an Older Home

When it comes time to purchase a home, some homeowners love the charm of an older home, whereas others prefer more modern homes, according to US Money

Admin Aug 26, 2014
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Yellow Jackets During the Late Summer

In most towns throughout the Capital Region, yellow jacket nests are at their maximum size and maximum level of obnoxiousness. Around this time of...

Admin Aug 19, 2014
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The Trouble With Cluster Flies

Cluster flies are hard to get rid of, especially if your neighborhood is prone to them. Even if you seal up cracks and crevices in your roofline,...

Admin Aug 12, 2014
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Wood Destroying Pests And Your Home

Burglars, fires and floods are all threats to your home that you may think about on a regular basis. Unfortunately, there are a few other threats...

Admin Aug 9, 2014
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Types of Stinging Insects

Several pests are encompassed in the category of stinging insects, including bees, wasps and hornets. Stinging insects are in their peak as

Admin Aug 7, 2014
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Beware of the Stings This Summer

 The summer season is a time to enjoy the sunshine and the great outdoors, but it’s also the time when stinging insects can make an appearance

Admin Aug 6, 2014
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Bats: Helpful Or Harmful?

For a lot of people, there is something about bats that just kind of makes their skin crawl. You probably wouldn’t envision a bat as being a shy

Admin Aug 2, 2014
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