Precision Pest Control

Pest Library

Welcome to the Precision Pest Control Pest Library, a resource built from 16 years of hands-on experience identifying and managing pests across Southern Maine. As an Associate Certified Entomologist (A.C.E.), I put this library together to help Cumberland and York County homeowners and businesses recognize what they’re dealing with, understand pest behavior in our specific climate, and know when a problem calls for professional treatment. From carpenter ants tunneling through moisture-damaged wood to deer ticks along wooded trail edges, the pests here are ones I encounter regularly in this region. Explore the categories below to get started, or contact me today for personalized help in keeping your space pest-free. Once you have done some reading, put your knowledge to the test with the Bug Busters Trivia game.

Adult odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile) on a sandy surface, with abdomen raised, long antennae, and slender legs visible
Ants
Adult bed bug (Cimex lectularius) - a common blood-feeding pest in southern Maine homes and hotels
Bed Bugs
Adult German cockroach (Blattella germanica) viewed from above on a white background, showing its brown body with yellow stripes on the thorax, long antennae, and spiny legs
Cockroaches
Adult house fly (Musca domestica) viewed from above on a white background, showing wings, segmented body, and antennae
Flies
Adult Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) - a common rodent pest in southern Maine buildings and homes
Rodents
Adult yellow sac spider (Cheiracanthium spp.) - a common house spider in southern Maine homes and buildings
Spiders
Adult yellow jacket (Vespula spp.) - a common stinging insect pest in southern Maine homes and outdoors
Stinging Insects
Adult powderpost beetle with frass on blue background in southern Maine wood infestations
Wood-Destroying Pests
Adult red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) - a common stored product pest in southern Maine homes and pantries
Stored Product Pests
Adult raccoon (Procyon lotor) - a common wildlife pest in southern Maine homes and properties
Nuisance Wildlife
Adult brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) - a common occasional invader pest in southern Maine homes and buildings
Occasional Invaders
Adult cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) - a common flea pest in southern Maine homes and pets
Fleas & Ticks

If you’re seeing signs of an infestation, the pest library is a good starting point, but an accurate identification matters before any treatment begins. I offer free consultations for homeowners and businesses throughout Southern Maine. You can also learn more about year-round pest protection if you’re looking for ongoing coverage rather than a one-time fix.

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Ant category thumbnail (close-up of a black ant on a surface): Title: Carpenter ant, Author: Gerald J. Lenhard, Louisiana State University, Source: https://bugwoodcloud.org/images/192×128/5553777.jpg, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 US, Modifications: Cropped to 300×300 square.

Roach category thumbnail (close-up of a cockroach on a white background): Title: German cockroach, Author: David Cappaert, Bugwood.org, Source: https://bugwoodcloud.org/images/192×128/5595571.jpg, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 US, Modifications: Cropped to 300×300 square.

Fly category thumbnail (close-up of a fly on a leaf): Title: House fly, Author: Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org, Source: https://bugwoodcloud.org/images/192×128/1543823.jpg, License: CC BY 3.0 US, Modifications: Cropped to 300×300 square.

Stinging insects category thumbnail (close-up of a wasp or bee on a flower): Title: Bald-faced hornet, Author: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Source: https://bugwoodcloud.org/images/192×128/5596674.jpg, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 US, Modifications: Cropped to 300×300 square.

Wood-destroying category thumbnail (close-up of a beetle with frass): Title: Powderpost beetle, Author: University of Georgia Archive, University of Georgia, Source: https://bugwoodcloud.org/images/192×128/0284056.jpg, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 US, Modifications: Cropped to 300×300 square.

Stored Product category thumbnail (close-up of a beetle on grain): Title: Indianmeal moth, Author: Clemson University – USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Bugwood.org, Source: https://bugwoodcloud.org/images/192×128/5174036.jpg, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 US, Modifications: Cropped to 300×300 square.

Wildlife category thumbnail (close-up of a squirrel or similar): Title: Gray squirrel, Author: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Source: https://bugwoodcloud.org/images/192×128/5585683.jpg, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 US, Modifications: Cropped to 300×300 square.

Occasional Invaders category thumbnail (close-up of an earwig or similar invader): Title: Earwig, Author: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Source: https://bugwoodcloud.org/images/192×128/5369381.jpg, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 US, Modifications: Cropped to 300×300 square.

Fleas & Ticks category thumbnail (close-up of a tick on skin or surface): Title: Blacklegged tick, Author: Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Source: https://bugwoodcloud.org/images/192×128/5385964.jpg, License: CC BY-NC 3.0 US, Modifications: Cropped to 300×300 square.