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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.

an odorous ant sucking on a water drop as its colony is infesting a southern portland maine home

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.

a growing cockroach crawling along the edge of a wooden table in a portland maine kitchen

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…

a bright dark red clover mite crawling along a railing on a portland maine home

How to Prevent Clover Mites from Invading Portland Homes

DATE POSTED: March 26, 2019

When spring is arriving, we would all rather ignore the fact that spring weather also means spring pests. However, with as many issues pests can bring to homes, it is not wise to ignore the pest problems you might face when the temperatures begin to get warmer. It is important to understand and be aware of the problems and nuisance factors spring pests can bring this year, and what you can do to…

see the precess of spray in inselation that help to prevent pests from invading a home

The Many Benefits Pest Control Insulation Brings to Portland Homes

DATE POSTED: March 22, 2019

You might think of insulation as a way to control the temperature of your home. It helps to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Did you know that insulation can do so much more than that? Pest control insulation can keep homeowners protected as pest issues mount in the spring and summer in the South Portland area. It helps keep rodents and other pests at bay and helps you save…

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