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Pest Library

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Welcome to the Precision Pest Control Pest Library, your go-to resource for identifying and understanding common structural pests in southern Maine. From ants invading your kitchen in York County to rodents seeking shelter during harsh winters in Cumberland or parts of Oxford County, this library covers invaders like bed bugs, flies, spiders, and more that target homes and buildings.

As a solo expert serving southern Maine, I focus on humane, effective pest management without handling termites. Use this guide for tips on spotting signs of infestation, learning behaviors, and simple prevention steps while knowing when to call in a professional for safe resolution. Explore the categories below to get started, or contact me today for personalized help in keeping your space pest-free

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

Encountering pests in your southern Maine home or building? Reach out to Precision Pest Maine for professional, humane assistance.

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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.