The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a long, complex policy about “Food Defect Action Levels” which describes the levels of natural or unavoidable defects in foods that present no health hazards for humans which are allowed in foods. This is...

Do you think insects disappear when winter arrives? Many Albany homeowners are surprised to learn that insects and other pests remain active, often finding shelter in homes, garages, and sheds. Understanding how pests survive cold weather and taking...

Are you ready for Halloween in Albany, but worried about uninvited guests of the six-legged variety? As the Capital Region prepares for spooky celebrations, real pests might be planning their own home invasion. Let's explore how to keep your Albany...

Your home is probably the biggest financial investment that you will ever make in your entire life. With owning a home, there are some risks are non-preventable such as weather, accidents, and natural wear and tear. Other risks such as termites,...

Bats typically avoid any interaction with humans and will often find places to roost that are far away from human population. This is one reason that bats often live in caves that are somewhat isolated, as they don’t like to be around other...