Stink bugs are beginning to appear surprisingly early this year. You may see a random stink bug on your window screen or, heaven forbid, in your house. Stink bugs are harmless, but their sheer look sends most homeowners running. What is a stink bug? Thanks to our...
Nature is powerful and often curious. We dodged a bullet in New York with Asian Giant Hornets or Murder Hornets, and now we welcome Joro Spiders. These unique spiders are purported to be stowaways in shipping containers. Joro spiders are thought to be migrating up the...
Fall in the northeast is beautiful. The sun is still warm, and the skies are clear. Unfortunately, as humans, we hold on to the warmth, and so do pests. They, too, are looking for a warm environment indoors as the outdoor temperatures fall. According to Thoughtco.com,...
Stink bug season is almost upon us. You may have seen one or two of these bugs on your window screens or inside your home. The cool evenings and comfortable day temperatures drive pests and wildlife indoors as they look for a warm environment to spend the winter. What...
Upstate New York is a beautiful and seasonal section of the northeast. New York weather creates cold nights and warm fall days, but this past week has delivered late spring-like temperatures topping off into the mid-70s. As humans, we were given a lease on life to...
If you have experienced an invasion of stink bugs in weeks, you may have also noticed these bugs are not alone. The western conifer seed bug is topping the list of annoyance pests for New York homeowners. What is the western conifer seed bug? Simply put, it is a...
Early fall mornings bring cool temperatures that even a warm afternoon sun cannot affect. In upstate New York, we are always reluctant to close up our homes until we absolutely must, and that makes for easy entry for common fall pests. Take caution this fall Living an...
We love the fall here in the Capital District. At Accurate Pest Control, our activities and services change with the seasons. As the weather turns cooler and the seasons begin to shift, pests and wildlife look to come indoors. Yes, that means the stink bugs have come...
It is hard to believe it is spring in Upstate New York. We have been bouncing between 25 degrees and 62 degrees for a few weeks and that confuses nature. Spring awakens the hibernating wildlife and dormant insects and pests. Where are these insects coming from? We...
The bugs think it's spring! Yes, sudden, unexpected warm weather can affect common household pests, and some nuisance wildlife. In a large section of the northeast this past weekend, some cities experienced temperatures between 65-75 degrees. This warm gift to humans,...
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