Apr 04 2022
Yes, it’s true. This year, Maine is facing the worst browntail moth infestation since these deciduous tree defoliating, rash causing caterpillars arrived in our state over 100 years ago! For those of you who aren’t too familiar with this particular pest problem, F.L. Harvey first detected them in Kittery in 1899. So why this year? Why are browntail moth caterpillar populations expected to… Read More >
Mar 17 2022
In just a few days we’ll be welcoming spring in Maine which means eventually we’ll see warmer temps, melting snow, and green lawns. Are you already dreaming of relaxing on the deck, watching the kids play in the yard, and absorbing all the Vitamin D you can? Though we don’t really like to be a Debbie Downer, we’d be remiss if we did not issue a spring pest warning. Unfortunately, the… Read More >
Mar 08 2022
Six more weeks of winter, that’s what we have to look forward to. At least that’s what Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow decreed last month and since it’s been downright frigid here in the north, he may be right this year (point of fact- he’s not been right very often in the last 100+ years). Either way, we’re in the home stretch and it won’t be long before spring arrives and with it the… Read More >
Feb 10 2022
Mice, rats, bed bugs, roaches- these are all common winter pest problems here in Maine but they’re not the only pests that should be on your radar. As we mentioned in our previous blog post, the Maine Forest Service has recognized February as Browntail Moth Awareness month and for good reason. It’s the perfect time to seek out and destroy browntail moth winter webs. Read More >
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