By Russell W. Dickson

The extended forecast for Albany shows high temps and the chance of rain almost every day. What does that have to do with mosquitoes you ask? The amount of rainfall we get is closely related to just how bad mosquitoes will be this summer. The more...

It's summertime, which means outdoor play, hiking, gardening — and tick bites. The creepy crawlies tend to latch on during the summer months and these arachnids are ubiquitous throughout the U.S.

Wood destroying pests can wreak havoc on your home, especially if they go unnoticed for a length of time. Insects, including termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees, are all known for burrowing into wood, but probably the most problematic of...

Vacant homes for rent or sale, vacation homes or cottages that are occupied intermittently all can have active flea infestations even though there are no people or pets present. When you don’t know the history of previous occupants, the assumption...

The weather has finally broken and homeowners now find themselves outside planting flower, pruning their gardens and mowing their lawns. As the season continues, homeowners and gardeners may find themselves reaching for pesticides that they have...