browntail moth
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2023
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.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Portland’s city arborist reflects on 34 years of service
Jeff Tarling plans to retire at the end of the month from his job overseeing forestry and horticulture for the city of Portland.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2023
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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PublishedAugust 9, 2022
Law to combat browntail moths goes into effect
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PublishedJune 22, 2022
Fungus kills browntail moth caterpillars in areas of Maine
The moths are dying off in the Midcoast and parts of the capital because rainfall during the last 2 weeks has promoted the growth of the fungus.
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PublishedMay 25, 2022
Conservationists say some Maine residents are killing the wrong moth
Some nature advocates are concerned Maine residents are killing the wrong caterpillar as they seek to wipe out an invasive species that causes a rash with its toxic hairs
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PublishedMay 19, 2022
Maine Forest Service: Stop browntail moth hitchhikers
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PublishedMay 9, 2022
Browntail moths returning, but scientists are working to limit their spread
Although there are reasons for optimism, Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.
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PublishedMay 3, 2022
Maine CDC: Take precautions against browntail moth hairs when outside
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2022
Rash-causing browntail moth spreading due to warming, scientists find
A forest pest that bedevils Maine residents and tourists with hairs that cause an itchy rash appears to be spreading due to warming temperatures.