October is synonymous with ghosts, ghouls, goblins…and spiders! With the spooky season upon us, let’s take a look at a few types of spiders that are common to the Capital Region of New York. Black & Yellow Garden Spider – True to its name, this spider is black and yellow in color, and commonly found… Read Post »

You might think that the best time to evict a bat is when you see it. That would seem rather logical. However, that’s not quite the case. There is a strategic window for bat exclusion to effectively say goodbye to these unwanted guests. Late summer, fall, and early spring are the best times for bat… Read Post »

Can you believe we are approaching late summer already? Well, stinging insects sure can. Bees, wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are increasing their activity this time of year. Do you know why? Adult stinging insects have been spending the last few months raising the young in their colony. They haven’t been eating, and by now… Read Post »

We sure do love summer! The warm weather, the green grass, the brightly colored flowers, the backyard gatherings…there’s so much to enjoy. But summer also means a wave of warm weather pests making their seasonal presence known. Stinging insects, mosquitoes, ticks, carpenter ants, bats, groundhogs and so many more. So what can you do to… Read Post »

Summer means wasps! These common Capital Region pests emerge with warm weather and stick around into the fall. Their nests pop up quickly and can grow quite large if left unchecked. They are aggressive and can sting repeatedly, making them rather dangerous. Let’s get familiar with them: Wasp Facts: Wasps have venom containing a pheromone… Read Post »

Termites cause an estimated $5 billion in property damage and repair costs annually. These silent destroyers chew through wood, flooring and walls. Arming yourself with knowledge is the first step in getting ahead of these pests. Let’s learn more about them: Termite Facts: Winged termites are often the first sign of a subterranean termite infestation…. Read Post »

Carpenter ants can be a major problem for Capital Region homeowners. As they invade, nest and grow their colony, significant damage can be done to the wood in your home. Let’s get a little more familiar with these pests: Carpenter Ant Facts: Carpenter ants do not eat wood, instead they tunnel and chew through it… Read Post »

Warm weather has arrived which means mosquito season is upon us. Your summer doesn’t have to be filled with buzzing and biting, though. It is possible to drastically reduce the mosquito population on your property. How so? We recommend the In2Care Mosquito Trap. The In2Care Mosquito Trap is made of durable plastic and uses water… Read Post »

Spring is here and so are the ticks. We all know ticks are dangerous Lyme disease spreaders and that they are prevalent in Upstate NY. But what can homeowners do to reduce the tick population on their property? We recommend the Tick Box Tick Control System. The Tick Box is a small, plastic box which… Read Post »

The sounds of spring: birds chirping, sprinklers watering the lawn, hot dogs sizzling on the grill, and buzzzzzzzzzzzzz…MOSQUITOES! We’ve all been there. The annoying buzz in your ear followed by the sneaky landing, the bite, and the itchy bump. Let’s learn a little more about these annoying pests: Mosquito Facts: Only female mosquitoes bite. Female… Read Post »