Summertime is full of all kinds of fun things that are unique to the season: lakes, ponds, and oceans get warm enough to swim in, backyard barbecues come back in fashion, and travel and adventure are just a car ride away. It does, however, have its...

Winter hit early here in the Capital District. With snow well before Thanksgiving and unusually cold temperatures, many outdoor pests are scrambling to find both food and shelter. Spiders are no exception. Though spiders have little trouble...

For many people, spiders invoke instant anxiety and fear due to their unpredictability and creepiness, not to mention that some of them can bite. In most cases, spiders are harmless and commonly regarded as a nuisance. They just hang around the...

There is a ton of information out there on the internet regarding do-it-yourself solutions for just about everything, though not everything on the web lives up to its expectations as is the case with spider control. DIY spider control sounds simple...

Once again it is that magical time of year; the time of year when you go into your basement or attic and dig out the boxes and boxes of holiday decorations that have been collected over many years. Ready to decorate your home with your family, you...

Why are spiders everywhere, around Halloween time? Not the decorations; the real ones. It is probably as simple as the fact that in the fall, spiders have had all summer to grow, and are at their largest in both size and population, so they are more...

Spider sightings do not phase some, but others, they are running as quick as they can. Although there are many spiders found in NY, the American house spider in the most common in NY. Spiders are beneficial, but many fear spiders and do not want...

Spiders often evoke an emotion when encountered. In some cases it's curiosity and in others, complete fear. Regardless of how you feel about arachnids, they are interesting creatures. Learn more about the types of spiders that infest homes and...