If you’ve encountered a wasp with yellow and black stripes in Maine, you’re not alone. In the warmer months, hornets, wasps, and yellow jackets become common sights around Portland and other parts of Southern Maine. These pests can range in…
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 another. They come in various colors, ranging from red to brown and…
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 are…
Mosquitoes are most active in the early morning and evening hours when temperatures are around 80°F. These times, specifically just after dawn and right before dusk, are when mosquitoes are most likely to feed. Their activity decreases significantly when temperatures…
Interested in learning how to get rid of carpenter ants that Maine residents detest? Have you ever come across a pile of carpenter ant debris and wondered what was going on? It might not be as unsettling as finding a…
Have you ever sat down and thought about how many different species of rodents we have in Maine? There are big Maine rodents, small ones, and some that even climb trees or dig up and invade yards. Unfortunately, some of…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia Burgdorferi. It is transmitted through the bite of the black-legged (deer) tick that spreads the disease heavily in the northeastern United States. While…