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...

Homeowners customarily enter into a rigorous freshening and cleaning activity during this time of year. This is affectionately and appropriately referred to as spring house cleaning. This thorough cleaning includes dusting of window ledges, sweeping...

Carpenter ants and termites can be difficult to tell apart. But there are distinct differences between them, how they can damage your home and the amount of damage they can cause. We’re here to help answer your questions about how to distinguish...

Have you recently noticed bright or brownish yellow ants about ¼ inch long coming up through floor joints and doors in your home or garage? You are most likely dealing with Citronella ants. Use your finger to crush one of these ants, and sniff your...

Burglars, fires and floods are all threats to your home that you may think about on a regular basis. Unfortunately, there are a few other threats from the pest world that you may not even think about invading your home, but they can cause serious...

Here in Albany, New York we have a silent killer; it is a destructive and natural killer of homes. Who is this offender you ask? It is the termite! Termites eat cellulose, which is a natural part of plant fiber found in wood and anything made from...