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Fall Is The Time For Rodent Prevention In Augusta, Maine  

September 17, 2019

For rodents, winter means its time to seek shelter from the coming cold. The only question is, will your home be open for business when the snow starts to fall?... Read More

5 Tips to Keep Ants Out of Your Augusta Home

August 15, 2019

Like many insects, ants become most active during the summer when temperatures are at their highest. The warmth of the sun gives ants energy to work, build their nests, forage for food, and defend their colonies against potential threats. Most Augusta residents have seen ant mounds along sidewalks and in lawns. Usually, we are content to leave them alone, after all, they are an important part of the ecosystem, cleaning up rotting organic matte... Read More

Tips for Central Maine Residents to Keep Wasps Out of the Yard    

July 17, 2019

One thing we often take for granted is that our pest season is much shorter than it is in most other states; mainly due to our long cold winters. However, despite our long break from pests like wasps, they are now back, threatening us with their stingers all across our beautiful state.... Read More

Why Even Yards In Maine Aren’t Safe From Mosquitoes

June 14, 2019

Maine has long, cold winters, which means we don't have to deal with bugs for very long each year. Unfortunately though, when their season arrives, they seem to make the most of it. Mosquitoes, in particular, can make life miserable for Mainers each summer, our Maine yards aren’t safe from them.... Read More

Benefits Of Professional Ant Treatment For Maine Homes

May 14, 2019

When ants get involved in our summer experiences, they have a habit of ruining them. Whether you are trying to have a picnic outdoors or attempting to make a pie indoors, if ants join the party, it stops being a party. “Is there a way to stop these annoying invaders?”... Read More

Could My Maine Home Be At Risk For Bed Bugs?

April 17, 2019

No matter where you go and no matter what you do, bed bugs will always be a part of life. Now, whether or not they are going to be a part of your life is up to you. That’s most likely why you are here. If you are looking for ways to keep your home and life bed bug-free, you are in the right place... Read More

Things You Can Do Now To Prevent Stinging Insects This Spring

March 28, 2019

Maine has a fair amount of upsides and downsides, some are subjective, others are plain and simple. Despite how hard the winters can be here in Maine, not having to deal with pests makes them more bearable. But this only lasts for so long, and as the weather heats back up, stinging insects come back around. Will you and your property be ready for them?... Read More

Why Bed Bugs Are A Year-Round Problem

March 22, 2019

Every pest is different, but most have one thing in common. Seasonality. Usually, this depends on their abilities to withstand cold temperatures. However, with bed bugs, this is not a problem. Yes, bed bugs can die if they are caught outside in temperatures lower than 0 degrees, but because of bed bugs' lifestyle, this rarely happens. Bed bugs do not have a season, so don’t let your guard down. The last thing you need is bed bugs causing... Read More