Memorial Day may be behind us, but the summer pest season in Maine is just getting started. As the weather warms up and you spend more time outside, don’t be surprised to find some uninvited guests making themselves right at home on your lawn, around your foundation, and even inside your house.

Here’s a look at what pests are most active in early June, what you can do to keep them in check, and why professional pest control is one of the smartest moves you can make this summer.

Central and coastal Maine have seen an unusually wet start to 2025, and while that’s great news for greening lawns and recharging water tables, it also means a tougher season ahead for pest problems. As temperatures rise, all that moisture sets the stage for a surge in mosquitoes, ticks, ants, and other pests. Here's what homeowners should expect this spring and summer—and how to prepare.

As we shake off the winter chill and step into spring, we’ll start to see longer days and sunnier skies. But while we’re all eager to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, warmer weather can bring some unwanted guests—pests. Even though Maine is still experiencing unpredictable spring weather and rollercoaster temperatures, the increasing warmth signals the beginning of a busy season for pests. In today’s blog, we’ll look at how the changing weather can affect Maine pests and how homeowners stay ahead of them.

Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love—whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening with your significant other or loving your family. But nothing puts a damper on romance (or family time) than a mouse popping up in your kitchen or other unexpected pest problem. While you’re planning the perfect evening, some uninvited guests might have their own ideas. In today’s blog, we talk about a few pests that aren’t exactly the kind of company you want sticking around and how our local pest control company can help you take care of insects and rodents!

Freedom and fireworks – that’s a pretty good representation of how many of us recognize and celebrate July 4th every year but of course, there are other ways to acknowledge our country’s Independence. Whether you enjoyed a quiet weekend with the family “upta” camp or spent the holiday playing cornhole, eating good food, and imbibing in your favorite beverage with friends, we hope you had a great time and didn’t let the bugs get to you!

If there’s a downside to summer, it’s probably the bugs. Mosquitoes bite, ticks embed, ants invade, yellow jackets get aggressive… we could go on and on. Instead of dwelling on the pests and the problems they cause, let’s focus on something more positive and that’s preventing summer pests in Maine from taking over your home and property.

February is a hard month- the pounds gained over the holidays haven’t magically disappeared, we’re short on Vitamin D, and it is still winter! Now we know, there are plenty of winter fans in Maine and that includes us but we find ourselves anticipating the arrival of spring. There’s just one part of this season that isn’t all sunshine and flowers and that’s the springtime pests that will show up on your doorstep or even inside your home.

It’s official, it’s winter in Maine. Christmas has come and gone, we’ve seen measurable snow on the ground, and it’s been cold! So cold you might wonder how insects and rodents are surviving outside. While some insects have built in systems that allow them to “hibernate”, others take advantage of their close proximity to people and actually spend their winters safe and warm INSIDE homes.

While insect and rodent activity is a year-round problem here in Maine, pests become more noticeable and even more of an issue once summer arrives. Hot weather, precipitation, and an abundance of food make it possible for ants, wasps, and other pests to not only survive but thrive in Camden, Portland, and Boothbay Harbor as well as in cities and towns throughout Maine. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of pests to watch out for this summer.