One of the most destructive species of insect on earth is thought to be the subterranean termite, and Upstate New York is not exempt from their fury. These voracious wood eaters can eventually collapse entire buildings causing stress and financial...

Lyme disease diagnoses are on the rise, and they're happening in places previously "Lyme-free." New research suggests Lyme-carrying blacklegged ticks are quickly colonizing new habitat on the East Coast.

New York and the tri-state area saw lots of rain in June with flooding in some areas, stranded motorists, waterlogged highways and many without power. But flash flood watches and water damage aren't the only things New York residents have to deal...

The Fourth of July is just days away! One of my favorite things to do on the Fourth of July is to have a nice barbeque with family and friends. My husband is usually in charge of the barbequing portion of the day, while I work on side dishes, desert...

Who hasn't heard of the Chipmunks? They're fun. They're adorable. But these lovable cartoon characters can make us feel slightly more endeared to the little rodents that run around in our yards and chew their way into our homes, and that can be a...

Okay. Let's be honest. Squirrels are adorable. When they dance around on the fence or come up on the porch, you can't help but stop what you're doing and watch. But that is what makes those delightful little creatures so sinister. Their cuteness!...