Several pests are encompassed in the category of stinging insects, including bees, wasps and hornets. Stinging insects are in their peak as the weather is warmer and the sun is shining. Stinging insects send half a million people to the emergency...

The summer season is a time to enjoy the sunshine and the great outdoors, but it’s also the time when stinging insects can make an appearance at picnics, cookouts and pool parties. Thomas Pest Services, a pest management company servicing Albany,...

There are two main reasons why wildlife and rodents will end up on your property. The first reason is simply because they just happened to wander onto your residence. Secondly, they may be attracted to your home by their quest for food or shelter....

For a lot of people, there is something about bats that just kind of makes their skin crawl. You probably wouldn’t envision a bat as being a shy, gentle and intelligent creature but they are. They have an average lifespan of 25-40 years and they...

Summer is here in Albany which means that most people are spending a lot of time outdoors taking advantage of the good weather; summer can also mean mosquitoes - a lot of mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are commonly responsible for ending outdoor activities...

Did you know flies pose a more significant health risk than most people realize? While many Albany residents might brush off a fly sighting, these pests can carry and transmit dangerous bacteria wherever they land. Learn why flies are more than a...