Besides today being 12-12-12, it is also National Poinsettia Day! Poinsettias remain one of the most popular holiday flowers. Believe it or not, poinsettias are native to Mexico. During the 17th century, Franciscan priests noticed the timely red...

Squirrels - there a certainly many of them here in the Capital Region. Looking out my office window I see the Albany squirrels running around collecting food and chasing each other on a daily basis. Squirrels may look cute, but they can be a...

The squirrel family includes tree squirrels (gray, red, fox), flying squirrels, chipmunks, marmots (woodchuck), antelope squirrels, ground squirrels, and prairie dogs. While not all species occur here, New York State is home to a number of squirrel...

What winter projects did you accomplish this weekend? Put up the Christmas tree? Decorate the home? Bake cookies? Switch your closet into winter clothes?

If you are hearing noises in your attic, or in other places in your home a wild animal or rodent may have decided to temporarily use your attic space as a den or nesting site. There are many clues to identify what type of animal or rodent is causing...

The holiday season is filled with decorating, baking and celebrating with family and friends. Unfortunately, many pests, including rodents, pantry pests, spiders and mites, have been known to try to join in the holiday fun. The National Pest...