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Chipmunks & Squirrels Around Your Augusta Yard Are More Of A Threat Than You May Think

March 16, 2020

What's more fun than watching darling, sweet little wildlife creatures frolicking in your backyard? Birds hopping around, chipmunks darting about, squirrels chasing each other from tree to tree. But when one or more of those creatures decide to take up residence inside your garage or attic, or any other place inside your home, the entertainment suddenly changes from a comedy to a tragedy.... Read More

What Is Integrated Pest Management & Why Is It Important?

February 17, 2020

Short term pest control solutions are a decent way to deal with the pests of the here and now, but not necessarily the right choice for dealing with the infestations you may be facing down the road.... Read More

It Isn't Too Cold For Bed Bugs In Augusta

January 16, 2020

Once bed bugs get into your home, there is not much you can do on your own to get them out. This has to do with how resistant bed bugs are to pesticides and their ability to hide for weeks at a time in areas you cannot treat such as within your walls. It can be easy to find false success when dealing with bed bugs only for them to show back up weeks later stronger than ever. ... Read More

Why Pest Control In Central Maine Is Best Left To The Professionals

December 16, 2019

If you search for DIY pest control on Google, you will find hundreds if not thousands of websites with their own “solutions." Some suggest using store-bought pest control products. Others recommend natural methods. Both have their shortcomings.... Read More

Putting The Freeze On The Mice In Maine 

November 15, 2019

When the weather outside gets cold, mice start looking for a warm place to be. Does your home have everything they need; food, water, and a never-ending supply of warmth?... Read More

How Do You Keep Rats Away From Your Augusta Home?  

October 15, 2019

Whether you live in a castle built on the side of a mountain or a two-bedroom townhouse in the suburbs, if given a chance, rodents will find a way to infiltrate your house. Here in Augusta, it is no different. We have homes, and we have rodents, and those rodents are looking for ways to invade, especially as the weather cools down.... Read More

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