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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >