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Why Year-Round Pest Control Is A Great Idea For Southern Maine Homeowners

DATE POSTED: January 25, 2021

As the seasons change, so do our habits. We trade in T-shirts and board shorts for coats and jeans. Instead of beach days, we have campfires. Pests, regardless of their species, make seasonal changes as well.

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Why You Should Call The Professionals About Rodents Around Your Portland Property

DATE POSTED: October 29, 2020

With so many online solutions touted as fool-proof methods for rodent removal, and with easy access to rat traps and bait, many people mistakenly think that a rodent problem is one they can handle on their own. For responsible property owners, though, the best and safest route is to turn to the professionals.

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When Do Mosquitoes Become A Problem In South Portland, Maine?

DATE POSTED: April 30, 2019

Mosquito season is on its way. The typical season for mosquitoes is June to October, but at Big Blue Bug we know that these pests don’t always follow a strict schedule. Now that spring has sprung, we should be prepared for their arrival, whenever that may be.

How Flies Get Into South Portland Homes

DATE POSTED: April 29, 2019

If you’ve ever sat down to eat dinner only to have a fly repeatedly land on your plate, you understand how annoying house flies can be. They are not content to stay out of your way. Instead, they like to buzz around your head, land on your food, walk across your counters, and dash off the second you try to squish them.

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Portland Homeowner’s Guide To Summer Ants

DATE POSTED: April 25, 2019

One nice thing about living in Maine is that we don’t have to deal with a lot of the pests that are found in other parts of the world. One pest we do have in common with other areas is ants.

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How To Protect Yourself Against Summer Cockroaches In Portland

DATE POSTED: April 19, 2019

You may not realize it, but cockroaches are a year-round problem here in Portland. Although they can’t survive the coldest temperatures Maine experiences, if they find a warm place to overwinter, they can survive. However, cockroaches thrive when the weather is hot, which means they will soon be at their most active. It’s important to prepare yourself now to keep summer cockroaches out…

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