It rained almost every day in June and while we don’t have July’s numbers yet, it was also a rough and rainy month. In fact, it started off with record breaking rainfall and even some flooding. The severe summer rain also resulted in significant ant infestations throughout the state. Yes, many Maine residents are concerned about the number of ants showing up in bathrooms, kitchens, garages as… Read More >
The larval stage of the browntail moth is a significant nuisance for Maine residents, causing health issues and damaging trees. And now that they’ve entered their moth phase and have left the trees, they’re showing up everywhere. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what this means for the coming winter and what property owners can do to protect their families and trees from these invasive… Read More >
Now that summer has officially arrived here in Maine, we can’t help but think about grilling with friends and relaxing on the deck on our days off. Although it's been raining a lot lately, the sun is bound to come out and when it does, it'll be the perfect time of year to really enjoy this space and, other than the pesky mosquitoes and maybe black flies, there shouldn’t be pests to worry about… Read More >
Last month, many Maine communities experienced a crazy amount of rainfall (not showers, we were just trying to be clever in the blog title) that resulted in a high-water table and the formation of stagnant pools. Unfortunately, these temporary bodies of water, coupled with the warm and sunny conditions that followed, created a perfect storm for mosquito breeding. As we progress further into spring… Read More >