Almost all of us have experienced annoying, itchy bug bites. As the warm weather approaches the likelihood of experiencing insect bites increases. Recent research by British researchers released in the UK Journal Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin found...

Did you know ant infestations are one of the most common pest problems we face here in the Albany NY area. One of the most common calls we receive this time of year is, "I have ants in the house." There are several signs of carpenter ants that you...

The annual cost of termite damage and associated preventive measures in the U.S. is estimated at $5 billion according to the Herald Net. Why discuss termites now? Spring is typically when large numbers of winged termites (known as "swarmers") emerge...

Stinging insect calls have been coming into our office in masses this week. In the Albany NY area, paper wasps are now scouting for shelter nest sites to begin building and provisioning nests.

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) releases, Why Do-It-Yourself Measures Aren’t Always Enough.

Ticks are active any time the temperature is above 45 degrees. Not all deer ticks are infected with the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Ticks that carry the disease transmit to humans after 36 hours of attachment according to Hudson Valley Family....