As we say goodbye to cold winter days and hello to warm, humid weather, many Capital Region homeowners are noticing a less welcome sign of the season: ants. These tiny invaders become especially active in spring and summer, foraging for food and...

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...