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Finding Ladybugs In And Around Your Home This Fall?

Did you know some cultures believe ladybugs bring good luck? If that is indeed fact, then luck is abounding in Maine right now. Either that or the cold weather has ladybugs on the move looking for warm shelter. Believe what you will but in this blog post, we’re going to go with the latter option and unpack it a little.  Read More >

The Importance Of Honey Bees

Did you know that Aristotle was a beekeeper? So maybe we cannot say with 100% accuracy that he was but records indicate that at one point in his life he was in possession of a beehive and that he was so curious about it, he tried to build a window in it so that he could watch the inner workings. As you can well imagine he wasn’t successful in that particular endeavor but only because those… Read More >

Are Yellow Jackets Dangerous & Other FAQs

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 >

What Attracts Carpenter Ants?

Carpenter ants in Maine are common structure infesting ants that are naturally drawn to bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms as well as other rooms that are prone to – you may have already guessed it – moisture issues. While moisture is a strong attractant for carpenter ants, it’s not the only thing that will draw the big black ants to your home. Read on to learn more about the connection… Read More >

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