The weather conditions may have caused the proliferation of a fungus that kills the browntail moth caterpillars.
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Maine CDC issues reminder about health threat posed by browntail moths
Mainers are urged to minimize exposure to the insect’s toxic hairs while doing yard work by covering up with a respirator and goggles and working when it’s damp.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
State entomologist demonstrates how to curb browntail moths this winter, ahead of the spring
Maine Forest Service entomologist Colleen Teerling gave a presentation Saturday to a small crowd at Gardiner Public Library on how to use a pole pruner and saw to cut browntail moth nests out of trees.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine
While the population explosion of browntail moths didn’t happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
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Invasive browntail moth spreads into Oxford Hills
Long a health concern in coastal Maine regions, the browntail caterpillar is now impacting inland communities.
Posted inLocal & State
Browntail moths returning in Maine, but scientists are working to limit their spread
Although there are reasons for optimism, experts say Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Farmington picks up over 800 pounds trash on Earth Day
Over 100 people gathered in front of The Pierce House to pick up garbage around downtown Farmington for the town’s 9th Annual Earth Day Cleanup.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville treats more than 1,000 trees for browntail moths
City Councilor Thomas Klepach tells council this week trees have been treated with insecticide inserts at parks, recreation areas, schools and other places frequented by the public.
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Waterville holds demonstration on removal of browntail moth nests
Waterville reportedly has more than 500 properties or individual trees in need of treatment for the invasive species, which can cause severe rashes and respiratory problems in humans and destroy trees.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Browntail moth workshop set for Wednesday in Waterville
City Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, to demonstrate how to remove browntail moth nests from trees and dispose of them properly, at workshop outside the Waterville Public Library.