When you own a camp in Maine, mice come with the territory. It doesn’t matter whether your camp is used all year long or shut up for winter, rodent problems are going to happen. So, what attracts mice to camp, how do you prevent a rodent infestation and what do you do to get rid of mice (and/or rats) should they show up at camp? Read on to find out! Read More >
Given their name, it makes sense that bed bugs are typically found in and around beds including mattresses, box springs, bed frames, head boards, and nearby items such as night stands and dressers. Because bedrooms are a hotspot for bed bug activity, Pine State Pest Solutions, a Maine-based bed bug control company with more than 10 years of experience, has put together the following tips to help… Read More >
Cockroaches are notorious survivors and seasoned hitchhikers. They are attracted to food and find a way into your home by sneaking into everything from luggage to used furniture or appliances, moving boxes to laundry to grocery bags. Read More >
Ticks are tiny but persistent. They will climb brush, shrubs or grass up to 24” high and wait for a host. Once attached, a tick will find a warm area on the body. Depending on the tick species and life stage, they can remain attached and feed from their host for up to ten days.
Additionally, an adult female tick can lay anywhere between 1,500 and 5,000 eggs at once. If 2-3 ticks are effectively… Read More >