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

How Maine’s Milder Than Usual Winter Is Affecting Ticks

Although there’s still snow on the ground, many of us are eagerly looking forward to spending time outdoors in the coming weeks. However, as we start planning hikes, camping trips, or quite simply enjoying our own backyards, we also need to be mindful of ticks. Yes, tick season is just about upon us and since we’ve had a mild winter, there’s a good chance these biting pests will be worse… Read More >

Can Food Repel Mosquitoes?

Mosquito bites – they’re itchy and annoying. Worse, they have the potential to transmit mosquito-borne illnesses. If you’ve lived in Maine long enough, you know the chances of encountering these biting pests once summer is in full swing is almost guaranteed but did you know that there are claims that you can repel mosquitoes by eating certain foods? Read More >

Are Mosquitoes Bad In Maine?

For residents of Maine, mosquitoes are part of life during the warm weather months. If we let mosquito bites stop us from going outside, then we’ll never fully enjoy the spring and summer months we all look forward to each year. Since these biting pests aren’t going away any time soon (in fact, they’re ramping up) and there are some health concerns associated with them, it begs the question… Read More >

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