Feb 16 2023
If you’ve spent any time outside or even driving around Maine in the last few weeks, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed browntail moth caterpillar winter webs in the leafless trees. Pine State Pest Solutions owner, Parker Adams, was recently passing by the Saco exit and noticed the trees were loaded with webs as were trees in Old Orchard Beach and in many communities throughout our state.… Read More >
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 >
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 >
Feb 02 2022
On January 27, 2022, the Maine Forest Service issued a press release recognizing February as Browntail Moth Awareness Month in an effort to reduce the impact browntail moths are having on Maine communities. Below you’ll find an excerpt from the press release along with some of Pine State’s most read browntail moth articles and resources. Read More >
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