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How House Centipedes Get Into New England Homes

DATE POSTED: June 14, 2019

You stop dead in your tracks. On your wall (probably staring back at you but you don't know because you can't see any eyes) is a big centipede. How do you respond? With fear? With revulsion? Do you get someone to kill it or do you dispose of it yourself with a wad of toilet paper or paper towel? We all respond differently to the presence of gross bugs. But once the threat has been eliminated, a…

a white faced opossum crawling through the long grass on a southern portland property

How to Tell if You've Got Opossums in or Around Your South Portland Home

DATE POSTED: May 31, 2019

Whether or not you find opossums adorable, chances are, you’re not going to want them invading your property or your home. While the playful and cuddly videos of young opossums might be fun to watch online, when it comes to wild opossums, they can be quite frightening and dangerous for any South Portland resident to handle alone.

Why Maine Rodent Infestations Are Best Left to the Professionals

DATE POSTED: February 27, 2019

Rodents are a problem in South Portland, Maine, and the dangers they pose can be serious.

Termites Aren’t The Only Wood-Destroying Insect To Watch Out For

DATE POSTED: February 12, 2019

When you hear “wood-destroying” insect, you might think of termites immediately. But they are not the only insects that do a lot of damage to wood. There are other wood-destroying insects too, ones that threaten New England homes every single year.

Problems Stored Product Pests Bring to South Portland Pantries

DATE POSTED: January 31, 2019

There is nothing worse than preparing for a day of cooking and baking, only to find bugs hidden in the food that has been stored in your kitchen or pantry.

How Rats Get Inside South Portland Homes

DATE POSTED: January 22, 2019

Some people love rats. They keep them as pets and marvel at how smart and cute they are. While we could probably all agree that they’re smart, rats don’t typically have the greatest reputation. Most people would admit that they’d rather not encounter one if given the choice. The good news is that you do have a choice, especially when it comes to your home.

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