Pest Control Info
North Yarmouth, ME

Anopheles mosquitoes, having a brownish-yellow hue and measuring up to 5 millimeters in body length, display nocturnal activity patterns, and lack specificity in choosing host feeding locations. The successful completion of their lifecycle requires access to water sources, particularly for the purpose of egg-laying. Anopheles mosquitoes are infamous for their ability to transmit malaria.

The German cockroach is a small, winged cockroach that is native to Asia but has become a common household pest throughout Maine. It is a light brown or tan color and can grow to be about a half inch long. The German cockroach is a nocturnal insect, hiding in dark, warm places during the day and coming out at night to feed on organic matter. It is particularly attracted to sources of food and moisture, such as kitchen and bathroom areas. The German cockroach is a major pest in homes, restaurants, and other buildings, as it can reproduce quickly and can be difficult to control once an infestation has occurred.

Camponotus novaeboracensis are also known as New York Carpenter ants. They are identifiable by their maroon colored torso and can grow to 13 millimeters. Queens pick the colony site and begin burrowing into either soil or damp wood. Fully mature colonies can have up to 3000 ants living within it. As for food, they typically feed off of fruit and honey and can consume fruit flies for added protein.

Deer mice, commonly recognized by their typical round and brown appearance, possess cream-colored underbellies and elongated tails, reaching sizes ranging from 5 to 8 inches in length. During colder seasons, they seek refuge indoors, nesting among cluttered storage areas or small, cave-like spaces in North Yarmouth households. Omnivorous in nature, they feed on both plants and insects.

Dimorphic Jumpers, also known as Phidippus audax, are a species of jumping spiders that can grow up to 10 millimeters in size and exhibit a range of distinct color patterns. These patterns include a tan body with red patterning on the abdomen, as well as a black body with yellow legs. The entire body of the Dimorphic Jumpers is covered in a dense coat of hair. Unlike many spiders, they do not rely on webs to trap prey, but rather use their keen eyesight and impressive jumping abilities to capture their prey.

In North Yarmouth, ME, European Hornets (Vespa crabro) exhibit brown and yellow striped bodies and can reach up to 1 3/8 inches in length. They prefer to construct their nests in concealed and low traffic locations such as hollow trees, barns, and attics. European Hornets mainly feed on fruit, flies, yellow jackets, grasshoppers, and honey bees. They are generally nocturnal and prefer to capture their prey during dark hours. Though they pose minimal risk to humans and only attack when they perceive a threat, preventative measures can be taken to deter them from nesting in residential areas.

Deer Ticks are reddish-brown in color with a hard black exterior and only reach 3 millimeters in length. They are one of the most well known species of ticks since they are responsible for spreading Lyme disease. They wait in tall grass and brush filled areas until a host walks by and then will attach themselves until they are full. If you have been bitten by a deer tick, it’s important to follow instructions closely to remove them properly in order to avoid bursting their body and releasing the bacteria inside of them.