PORTLAND, ME PEST CONTROL
Portland sits at the intersection of an urban core and a working waterfront, which creates consistent pest pressure across all four seasons. The Old Port's restaurant and hospitality corridor deals with rodent activity tied to food storage and foot traffic. Munjoy Hill and East Deering's dense residential housing stock - much of it dating back to the late 1800s - provides the kind of aged infrastructure that carpenter ants and termites exploit for harborage. Back Cove and Deering Oaks areas see heavy tick pressure from May through October due to proximity to green space and migrating wildlife.
Big Blue Bug Solutions has been serving Portland and Cumberland County for decades, with a licensed technician team based out of our South Portland office on Main Street. That means same-day and next-day service windows across the metro, including Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Westbrook, South Portland, and Falmouth.
Service Coverage from Our South Portland Location
Our South Portland office at 800 Main Street, Suite C handles all Portland-area residential and commercial accounts. We service every neighborhood in Portland proper as well as the surrounding communities of South Portland, Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth, Westbrook, Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, and Gorham. For commercial accounts, we cover the full Old Port corridor, the medical campuses along Congress Street, and the University of Southern Maine's Portland campus.
Residential Pest Control In Portland, ME
At Big Blue Bug Solutions, we are famous for our Big Blue Bug that sits on the roof of our headquarters in Providence, RI, but we are equally as famous for our highly effective pest control services! To protect your Portland home from pests, we developed our Home Owner’s Policy (HOP). This program covers the area’s most common pests. Through the HOP program, homeowners receive 3 preventative service visits each year. This program is guaranteed, meaning if a pest problem pops up between our visits, we will return at no additional charge to take care of the problem. In addition to our HOP program, we protect Portland homes from a variety of pests through the following targeted residential services.
- Bed bug solutions
- Carpenter ant solutions
- Mosquito and tick solutions
- Pest control insulation
- Termite solutions
- Wildlife solutions
To learn more about keeping rodents, insects and other pests out of your Portland home and away from your family and belongings, give us a call today.
The Official Pest Control Provider of Hadlock Field
Big Blue Bug Solutions is the official pest control provider of Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Every summer, thousands of Maine families fill the stands at Hadlock - and Big Blue Bug is there making sure it stays that way. Our partnership with one of Portland's most beloved summer traditions reflects our commitment to protecting Maine's families, businesses, and the venues they love.
Whether it's a historic ballpark or your home in the Portland metro, Big Blue Bug delivers the same standard of care to every account we serve!
Learn How To Protect Your Portland, ME Property From Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants, despite the name, are not helpful ants that wear tiny tool belts and make small repairs around your home. In fact, they are responsible for quite the opposite. Carpenter ants are a destructive species of ant that invade homes and other buildings while foraging for food sources. Once inside, they are attracted to structural wood (especially if it has been previously damaged by water) and tunnel through it, creating satellite nesting galleries. If not eliminated, the damage that carpenter ants can cause can become quite significant. To help prevent carpenter ants from being attracted to your Portland property and getting into your home, we want to offer some helpful prevention tips:
- All outdoor trashcans should have tight-fitting lids on them.
- Compost bins, wood piles, and garden areas should be placed a distance away from the outside of your home.
- A stone barrier between your home’s foundation and any mulch should be created.
- Pick up uneaten pet food between feedings.
- Seal any cracks found in your home’s foundation or exterior walls.
- Place weather stripping around all exterior windows and doors.
- Repair any holes or tears in window and door screens.
- Put into place a professional carpenter ant control service.
Big Blue Bug Solutions can help keep your Portland home free of damaging carpenter ants through our highly effective carpenter ant solutions. To learn more about ridding your home of carpenter ants and keeping them from returning, give us a call today.
Bed Bug Prevention Tips Every Portland, ME Resident Should Know
Bed bugs are a pest that everyone wants to avoid. To help stop these parasitic pests from finding their way into your Portland home, we have put together some easy-to-follow prevention tips.
- When spending time in public places or traveling never leave personal belongings on the floor.
- Before bringing luggage into a hotel room thoroughly inspect the room for bed bugs or their signs.
- After returning home from a trip immediately wash and dry all clothing (worn or unworn) using a high-heat cycle.
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Unbeatable Pest Control, Unmatched Reviews
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"They have exceeded expectations. Highly recommend."Alley Bergemann, called before arriving on the day of the appointment, showed up on time, and took care of re-baiting the bait traps as needed. She is patient, polite and answered a few questions I had, all with a pleasant demeanor.- Jonathan P.
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"Always been amazed by the competence and professionalism of this company."
Their man, Elijah was a gentleman and very knowledgeable professional. He took the time to carefully listen to me when I explained where the ant infestation was found. He explained clearly what he was going to do to address the issue.
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"GREAT company!"The Big Blue Bug Solutions is a GREAT company with very helpful, courteous technicians. This a company that actually helps you with your problems and not try to sell you something you don't need. I am very pleased, and NO, I have no relatives that work at- Robert M.
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"Knowledgeable, accurate and incredibly pleasant."I just cannot believe the most amazing experience customer service experience I had with Laura who could not have been more knowledgeable, accurate and incredibly pleasant. It is very rare I leave a review but this encounter deserved one!- Kimberly H.
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"Always very polite and accommodating."We’ve been using Big Blue Bug for pest control for many years and have been very satisfied! Vince visited today for our regular check in and he is an excellent technician. Thanks, BBB!- Stacey C.
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"Knowledgeable, respectful, courteous!"
I highly recommend Big Blue Bug Solutions - first - for their customer service. They are professional and efficient and always try to fit me in at a time that is convenient for me. Second, RODNEY IS THE BEST TECHNICIAN!!!!
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"Our first service was a great experience!"Peter called to let us know he was on his way and arrived as scheduled. He was very knowledgeable and setup a comprehensive array of traps in each target area to begin capturing the pests and put an end to our troubles.- Mike H.
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"Personable, friendly, and knowledgeable!"Shoutout to our tech, Jeremy Cote, who has been servicing our bakery in Richmond and has helped us maintain a pest free environment. He is personable, friendly, and knowledgeable. We highly recommend big blue bug to friends, family, and customers!- Becky M.
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