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Tag: pests

Posted inOutdoors

9 ways to repel deer flies and horse flies

by Aislinn Sarnacki July 2, 2022July 1, 2022

Their bites are nearly as painful as bee stings, and they’re absolutely relentless in their pursuit.

Posted inOutdoors

Deer and horse flies can ‘slash their way into your skin’

by Aislinn Sarnacki June 9, 2022June 9, 2022
Posted inOutdoors

You’re putting your insect repellent on wrong

by Aislinn Sarnacki May 18, 2022May 18, 2022
Posted inHomestead

Baby oil is the secret weapon in combatting annoying black flies

by Aislinn Sarnacki May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Posted inHomestead

What to do when you spot a carpenter ant in your home

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly April 16, 2022April 15, 2022
Posted inHomestead

These terriers work to eradicate rats on Maine farms

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly November 9, 2021November 9, 2021
Posted inNew England

Hartford testing rat birth control to reduce fast-multiplying rodent population

Avatar photo by Tribune Content Agency September 18, 2021September 18, 2021
Posted inHomestead

These 3 pests are thriving in Maine gardens this summer

Avatar photo by Sam Schipani July 16, 2021July 15, 2021
Posted inBangor

Rats are taking over a small Maine town

Avatar photo by Sawyer Loftus July 10, 2021July 10, 2021
Posted inHomestead

Mainers should be on the lookout for a new threat to the state’s elm trees

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly July 8, 2021July 8, 2021
Posted inHomestead

When you see a honeybee swarm, call in a swarm catcher

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly April 7, 2021April 6, 2021
Posted inHomestead

There are scorpions in Maine, and they’re probably in your house

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly February 28, 2021February 28, 2021
Posted inHomestead

What to do if you find rats on the farm

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly November 25, 2020November 25, 2020
Posted inHomestead

What to do about mammalian pests in your home and garden

Avatar photo by Sam Schipani October 28, 2020October 28, 2020
Posted inHomestead

Withered or dead squash stems could be a sign of vine boring moth larvae

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly September 12, 2020September 11, 2020
Posted inHomestead

Maine’s berry crops are threatened by hordes of this invasive insect

Avatar photo by Julia Bayly August 13, 2020August 13, 2020
Posted inHomestead

These early season pests can ruin any Maine garden

Avatar photo by Sam Schipani June 17, 2020July 8, 2020
Posted inHomestead

Why garden snakes are not your enemies

by Aislinn Sarnacki June 29, 2019June 27, 2019

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