Browntail moth
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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.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2022
Falmouth warms residents about browntail moth nests
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2022
Waterville prepares to treat city land for browntail moths
Data show infestations of the browntail moth in various parts of the city, including along Quarry Road; neighborhoods on the west side of First Rangeway; at Veterans Memorial Park, near downtown; and near Waterville Junior High School.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
February is Browntail Moth Awareness Month
Be on the look out for browntail moth nests in your community.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Bill addressing browntail infestation advances
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
State urges removing browntail moth webs this winter to prevent species spread
Maine Forest Service says the invasive species has spread this year to areas of the state never before reached.
