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…
The answer depends on the type of pest, the size of the infestation, and how much time you’re willing to invest. Some homeowners enjoy tackling DIY projects, while others prefer to leave pest problems to experienced professionals. Both options have…
As animal lovers at Green Shield Pest Solutions, it doesn’t excite us to kill thousands of mice and rats each year. However, the other option involves dealing with the spread of disease, food contamination, gnawing on structures, and the risk…
It’s common thinking that when temperatures drop and snow is on the ground in Maine, pests either die or pack up and leave until next year. This is untrue. There is no mass extinction every December followed by the creation…