Sep 08 2022
If it seems like yellow jackets are more of a problem right now around your Maine home, you’re right! Even Maine.gov agrees and notes that these wasps become a nuisance from August through October. We also touched on this and explained why in our blog post, Why Are Wasps So Active In August? but here’s a quick summary in case you missed it. Larger wasp populations, depleting natural food… Read More >
Aug 09 2022
As the end of summer approaches, you might assume yellow jackets and wasp activity will calm down but unfortunately that is not the case. In fact, rather than slowing down wasps in Auburn, Portland, and throughout Maine will seemingly shift gears and start becoming even more of a nuisance at BBQs and other outdoor activities. In today’s blog post, we’ll explain why this change in behavior… Read More >
Jul 22 2022
In the last few weeks, we’ve seen a significant uptick in carpenter ant activity in and around homes, and really, it’s not all that surprising given that it’s been quite warm and there’s plenty of food to feed a growing colony. If you’re worried about carpenter ants infesting your property, read on to learn more about this wood-destroying ant including how to identify carpenter ant… Read More >
Jun 23 2022
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 >
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