Bees in Maine are everywhere! They can be seen floating lazily through your garden, hopping from flower to flower. Maine bees are an important aspect of keeping plants alive and to help them thrive. That is one of the reasons…
Cockroaches in Maine Many people are curious and ask, “Where will you mostly see Cockroaches in Maine”? Well, there are definitely cockroaches in Maine. In fact there are more than 4,000 cockroach species in the world, however only 30 of…
Mosquitos are one of the most dangerous bugs in our area. They are flying, invasive pests that can spread diseases. And even if you don’t get sick when you get bit, the bites they leave are uncomfortably itchy and bothersome.…
What does a wasp look like? People may ask, “what does a wasps look like?” Most of them are black or have various markings of three different colors; white, orange or yellow. Hornets tend to have reddish-brown heads and thoraxes,…
I know what you’re thinking, “ticks are so tiny! How could they be dangerous?” These extremely common Maine parasites can create significantly greater health risks than other pests that might invade your property, so it’s important to learn how to…
There are more than 12,000 different species of ants in the world. And it can be very difficult to tell the difference between one kind of ant and the other. They come in various different colors ranging from red to…
People and pets in the outdoors might have some exposure to ticks in Maine. Whether that’s in your backyard or hiking on a mountain trail, it seems they are everywhere. Ticks are small, oval shaped arachnids with eight legs. They…
Most people ask when are mosquitoes most active? Mosquitoes can be a total nuisance with their annoying swarming and itchy painful bites. In fact when Mosquitoes are most active they are one of the biggest nuisances on the planet. They…
