Plan a Bite-Free Backyard for Mother’s Day in Central & Coastal Maine
Mother’s Day in Central and coastal Maine— including Boothbay Harbor, Gardiner, and Belgrade Lakes—is a great time to get back outside. Whether it’s a backyard brunch, time in the garden, or just relaxing on the deck, mid-May usually brings some of the first consistently comfortable days of the season.
This year is shaping up to be wicked good, too. With partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-60s expected across Central Maine, it’s the kind of weather that makes being outside an easy choice.
It’s also when mosquito and tick activity starts becoming hard to ignore.
What’s Showing Up in Your Yard This Time of Year?
As the weather warms up, mosquito and tick activity really begins to pick up throughout Central and coastal Maine. And while mosquitoes tend to get the most attention, they’re not the only pest to be aware of.
Mosquitoes are the obvious nuisance—biting, buzzing, and making it tough to enjoy time outside.
Deer ticks are less noticeable but just as active. They tend to stay hidden in:
Overgrown areas
Shrubs and dense landscaping
Along fence lines
Areas where your lawn meets woods or brush
If you’re spending time outside with family, kids, or pets, both are worth keeping in mind.
Why You’re Starting to Notice Them Now
Spring conditions in Maine create an ideal environment for both mosquitoes and ticks.
Warmer temperatures combined with moisture give these pests exactly what they need to thrive. Shaded areas, damp ground, and dense landscaping all become prime resting and breeding spots.
With the rainy spring Maine has seen this year, those conditions are even more pronounced. Extra moisture means more standing water and damp areas—both of which support mosquito activity early in the season and can lead to higher populations heading into summer.
Simple Ways to Reduce Activity Around Your Yard
If you’re planning to spend more time outside, a few basic steps can help limit pest activity:
Keep the grass cut and trim back the overgrowth
Remove leaf litter and yard debris
Maintain shrubs and landscaping
Watch for damp, shaded areas where pests tend to rest
These steps can help, but on their own, they usually won’t be enough to keep mosquito and tick populations under control throughout the season.
Taking It a Step Further with Seasonal Protection
For homeowners who want a more noticeable difference, professional mosquito and tick control—like the seasonal services offered by Advanced Pest Solutions—can help reduce activity throughout the season.
Our services run on a monthly schedule from April through September, targeting the areas where mosquitoes and ticks live and rest, including:
Fence lines
Overgrown sections of the yard
Shrubs, bushes, and ornamentals
Trees and shaded areas
Under decks
The edges where lawns meet wooded spaces
With routine treatments throughout the season, you can significantly reduce mosquito and tick populations and make your outdoor space more enjoyable.
While service typically begins in April, it’s not too late to get started. Beginning treatments now can still help reduce mosquito and tick activity before populations peak later in the summer.
Make the Most of Mother’s Day Outdoors
Mother’s Day often marks the start of spending more time outside in Maine. Whether it’s a meal on the deck, time in the yard, or just getting back into a routine outdoors, it’s one of the first chances to enjoy the season.
Mosquitoes and ticks tend to show up at the same time. Taking steps now to manage activity can make those early-season days outside a lot more comfortable.
If you’re in Central or coastal Maine and want help getting ahead of mosquito and tick season, local, family-owned Advanced Pest Solutions can help.
Before Mother’s Day—and before activity peaks—give us a call at (207) 312-9836 or request an estimate online.