Summer, for most people, seems to be the favorite season of the year. Winter is finally over and the summer activities begin with fervor. New York residents are ready to hit the beach and enjoy the sun. Unfortunately, the warm temperatures and hot...

Summer is in full swing and that means stinging insects are active and becoming an increasing pest problem here in Albany and throughout the Capital District. Of the many stinging pests, the bald-faced hornet is the one we encounter most frequently...

We've all heard the horror stories of people being bitten by bats and contracting rabies, but this is only part of the problem. There is another side that may shock you and, possibly, make you think twice about allowing them to stay in your attic,...

Here is a trivia question for you: What aggressive insect can pour out of its nest in a swarm, give chase for several yards and sting you multiple times? You probably already know the answer because you peeked at the title of this blog. It's true. ...

Let's be honest. Birds are pretty cool. They're colorful. They sing. They're gifted with the awesome ability to fly. Who wouldn't like having birds around? Some of us even build feeders so those birds will come in close to our houses. So, birds...

Do mosquitoes love you? There may be a reason why. Michael Smith, Chief Medical Editor for WebMD offers these tips from making yourself less attractive to those summer blood suckers.