Summer has arrived, the weather is beautiful, and you and your friends, naturally, are looking forward to dining alfresco. Before your outdoor event begins this 4th of July weekend, we want you to keep a few things in mind to ward off picnic pests.

The Poughkeepsie Journal, presented the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s point of view (“Valley View: Long-term antibiotics not warranted for Lyme treatment” June 16), Dr. Lyle Petersen propagates myths about Lyme disease. Let’s examine...

Do mosquitoes ruin your time outdoors in the Albany area? Their bites are more than just annoying—they can pose health risks to you and your family. Effective mosquito spraying is a powerful solution to control these pests and reclaim your yard....

Spider control can be challenging, particularly in the warmer months when spiders are most active. In the wake of aberrant weather, we may expect to see a livelier year in terms of pests. A greater availability of insects will result in a greater...

Mosquitoes, they are annoying, a nuisance, they bite and leave you with an itchy reminder. Mosquitoes transmit at least three human diseases that have been found in the United States. All of them are potentially fatal. These diseases include West...

To describe the summer season thus far, one word that comes to mind is wet. While many of us in the Northeast are not enjoying the rain, some things are like plants, trees, bodies of water and animals. Pests also like rainy weather because it...