Blog Posts in the Category of: "Mosquitoes & Ticks"

When Should I Start Treating My Yard For Ticks?

It’s been an unusual winter here in Maine. In fact, you might say it’s been a mixed bag. We’ve been on the receiving end of storms that have knocked out power for days, caused serious flooding across the state, and dropped snow (although not a lot in our neck of the woods); we’ve also seen above-average and below-average temps. It’s a lot for one winter, and it is not over yet. Of course… Read More >

Should You Spray For Ticks In The Fall?

It’s hard to believe that we’re only a few weeks away from the first day of fall and while the summer was a bit of a bust with all the rain, we can’t help but look forward to crisp mornings, apple picking, and really all things autumn. Of course, we must address the issue of ticks in the fall and remind Maine property owners that these biting, disease-spreading pests are still very much… Read More >

May Showers Trigger Mosquito Activity: High Water Table & Standing Water Amplify Breeding

Last month, many Maine communities experienced a crazy amount of rainfall (not showers, we were just trying to be clever in the blog title) that resulted in a high-water table and the formation of stagnant pools. Unfortunately, these temporary bodies of water, coupled with the warm and sunny conditions that followed, created a perfect storm for mosquito breeding. As we progress further into spring… Read More >

Babesiosis Disease: What Maine Residents Should Know

By the time spring rolls around here in Maine, many of us have cabin fever and are ready to head outdoors to work in the yard, hike a nearby trail, or simply enjoy the fresh air. It’s a great time of year but it does have its drawbacks – ticks. While most residents are well aware of ticks and their connection to Lyme disease, it’s not the only tick-borne illness around. In fact, in recent… Read More >

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