Pest control in Maine
Cities
- Albion
- Alfred
- Auburn
- Augusta
- Bangor
- Bar Harbor
- Bath
- Belfast
- Belgrade
- Boothbay Harbor
- Brewer
- Brunswick
- Burnham
- Camden
- Canaan
- Cape Elizabeth
- China
- Clinton
- Corinna
- Cornish
- Damariscotta
- Dexter
- Ellsworth
- Fairfield
- Falmouth
- Farmington
- Freeport
- Gardiner
- Gorham
- Hallowell
- Hampden
- Hartland
- Hermon
- Jonesboro
- Lewiston
- Lincolnville Center
- Litchfield
- Madison
- Manchester
- Newport
- Norridgewock
- Oakland
- Old Town
- Orono
- Palmyra
- Pittsfield
- Portland
- Rockland
- Rockport
- Saco
- Scarborough
- Searsport
- Skowhegan
- Smithfield
- Standish
- Topsham
- Unity
- Vassalboro
- Waterville
- Wells
- West Rockport
- Windsor
- Winthrop
- Yarmouth
- York
- York Beach
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See all on the mapWhat to know about pest control in Maine
Pest control in Maine centers on the long warm season, when ticks, mosquitoes and irritating caterpillar hairs are out, and on the wooded lots where carpenter ants and mice move toward houses. Anyone who applies pesticides for hire in Maine needs a state license, and you can look that license up online before you hire.
Common pests in Maine
Maine's state health and forestry agencies and the University of Maine track these pests closely.
- Deer ticks. The deer tick is one of the most common ticks in Maine, and the Maine CDC says it can carry Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis. Our tick and flea companies page lists local help.
- Browntail moth caterpillars. The caterpillars shed tiny toxic hairs that can cause a rash like poison ivy and trouble breathing if inhaled. The Maine Forest Service has found the moth in every county.
- Carpenter ants. UMaine Extension says the risk of an infestation goes up the closer a house sits to woods with rotting logs, and the ants favor wood that stays damp. See ant control companies.
- Mosquitoes. The Maine CDC tracks mosquito-borne illnesses in the state, including eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus. See mosquito control companies.
Who licenses pest control companies in Maine
The Maine Board of Pesticides Control, part of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, licenses pesticide applicators. Most companies that apply pesticides for customers need a firm license. Each company must have a licensed master applicator before its other technicians can be licensed as operators. Read the rules on the Board's licensing page, and search names in the Board's list of licensed commercial applicators.
How to check a company before you hire
- Ask for the company name and the name of the technician who will treat your home, then find both in the Board's list of licensed applicators.
- Ask what pest they found, what they plan to use, and where they will apply it. A good company explains why.
- Ask what you need to do before and after the visit, such as moving pets or clearing access to the basement.
- Get the treatment plan, the number of visits and any warranty in writing before work starts.
- Read reviews from other Maine customers, and once the job is done, share your own experience. You can read how we moderate reviews.