Aug 25 2025
Late August in Maine brings warm days, outdoor gatherings, and, unfortunately, more stinging insects. If you’ve noticed wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets buzzing around your yard lately, you’re not imagining it. Summer is winding down, but stinging insects are at their most active—and aggressive—before fall sets in. Understanding why they’re buzzing, where they nest, and how to protect… Read More >
Aug 06 2025
Compared to many other parts of the country, Maine is a great place to live. Our winters may be long and cold, but our summers are as close to perfect as can be. We get the occasional storm but rarely deal with hurricanes, tornadoes, or wildfires. We also have it pretty good when it comes to pests. We don’t have to deal with venomous snakes, stinging scorpions, or spiders bigger than our hands.… Read More >
Jul 21 2025
There's nothing quite like escaping to the camp for the weekend—fresh air, the smell of pine trees, and loons calling on the lake. But if you're sharing your cabin with uninvited guests like ants, it can put a real damper on the peace and quiet. Whether it's a line of little black ants marching across your counter or large carpenter ants making a home in your walls, ant problems at the camp are… Read More >
Jul 01 2025
When the weather warms up in Auburn, Casco, and throughout Maine, there’s nothing better than relaxing on the deck with a cold drink or enjoying your morning coffee on the front porch. But if you’ve spotted a few large black ants crawling across the railing or disappearing into cracks in the wood, don’t brush them off as no big deal. Those could be carpenter ants, and they’re not just… Read More >
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