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It was another big year for browntail moths in Maine, but they were not as abundant as last year, according to surveys by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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State officials recommend doing yardwork when leaves are wet to prevent the browntail hairs from becoming airborne.
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The finding suggests the moths might be able to spread into coniferous forests in Maine, further expanding their range.
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Both the Maine CDC and the state Forest Service are advising people to take precautions as they head outdoors.
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AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine pest managers say this is the best time of year to get rid of a species of caterpillar that can cause a painful rash in humans. The…
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Maine officials are urging people working outside to protect themselves from the toxic hairs of the browntail moth caterpillar, which can cause rashes and…
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The browntail moth will continue to infest coastal Maine again this year, but now it has also moved inland with some winter webs being found in the Bangor…
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BOWDOINHAM, Maine - Several Maine communities are considering joining forces to combat a moth species notorious for an itchy, painful rash caused by the…
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A species of moth infamous for an itchy, painful rash caused by the hairs of its larvae increased in population and territory in…
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It’s expected to be a banner year for browntail moths, according to the Maine Forest Service. The invasive insects can pose health problems for trees and…