Maine is known as being the “Pine Tree State” because of the large number of wooded areas and pine trees that are found here. While they are beautiful and beneficial, the plentiful wooded and rural areas found in Maine allow tick populations to thrive. Read More >
During the summer months in Maine, the cockroach population tends to explode due to the of hot, humid weather. These are the ideal weather conditions for cockroaches to breed and grow more rapidly. Read More >
While Maine is somewhat famous for their "black fly season" mosquitoes can (and do) become a major issue as temperatures warm up in spring. And, in today's world, mosquito bites are not only uncomfortable, they can be dangerous. At best, these bites produce itchy, red, bumps that can plague us for weeks. At worse, a mosquito bite can transmit diseases such as West Nile, dengue, chikungunya, yellow… Read More >
There really is nothing better than springtime in Maine. After the long, cold winter, it feels as though Maine once again comes to life as soon as spring hits. The birds are back, flowers bloom, trees turn green and full, and the sun begins to shine. While it would be nice to simply enjoy the weather after a long winter, the truth is that we must also be thinking about spring pests. Read More >