The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Forest Service and 211 Maine are reminding residents and visitors to watch out for browntail moth caterpillars and to take steps to limit potential health risks caused by the caterpillars. The caterpillars shed tiny hairs that can cause a skin reaction similar to poison ivy. When […]
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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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Posted inThe Forecaster
Falmouth warms residents about browntail moth nests
The town of Falmouth is advising residents to keep an eye out for browntail moth nests throughout the winter. In January, Falmouth had a professional assessment done for browntail moths and nests that were within 20 feet of public roads and town-owned property and parks to identify high-risk areas that may need to be treated. […]
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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.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
February is Browntail Moth Awareness Month
Be on the look out for browntail moth nests in your community.
Posted inTimes Record
Bill addressing browntail infestation advances
Members of the Legislature’s Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Conversation voted unanimously on Tuesday in support of a proposal by Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, that would help communities reduce their browntail moth populations. LD 1929, An Act To Provide Assistance to Areas Severely Infested with Browntail Moths, would create a fund for municipalities and nonprofit […]
Posted inTimes Record
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.
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Browntail moths so annoying they now have their own month
The state is using the month to encourage residents to use the moth’s dormant season to help slow their spread in Maine.
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Survey: Waterville residents report severe browntail moth infestations
City Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, updates other councilors recently on efforts to identify where infestations are occurring in spring and summer and help residents mitigate problem.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Bill takes right route on browntail moth. But it’s not enough
Maine communities will need significant resources to meet the threat posed by this and other toxic pests.