Southern Maine’s mix of forests, coastlines, humid summers, and cold winters creates ideal conditions for a wide variety of pests to thrive and enter homes. From spring rains driving ants indoors to fall overwintering insects seeking shelter, these invaders can quickly become a problem if not addressed early. Precision Pest Control uses integrated pest management techniques to identify, eliminate, and prevent infestations with minimal environmental impact. Below are some of the most common pests I treat regularly in Cumberland and York Counties.

Ants

• Carpenter Ants: often found in damp or damaged wood, especially in older homes during rainy springs
• Pavement Ants: small dark ants that trail across driveways, patios, and foundations in summer
• And more seasonal trail ants that enter kitchens and basements

Beetles & Grain Pests

• Flour Beetles & Rice Weevils: tiny invaders in stored grains, flour, and pantry items
• Sawtoothed Grain Beetles: common in cupboards and dry goods
• Asian Lady Beetles: orange beetles that cluster indoors during fall and winter

Flies & Gnats

• Fruit Flies: small flies around overripe produce in kitchens
• Drain Flies & Fungus Gnats: moisture-related flies in bathrooms and around houseplants
• House Flies: persistent indoor nuisances year-round

Other Common Crawlers

• Earwigs: pincher bugs hiding in damp mulch and basements
• Silverfish & Firebrats: fast-moving insects in humid bathrooms and bookshelves
• Centipedes & Millipedes: long-legged dwellers in damp basements
• Stink Bugs: shield-shaped bugs that overwinter in homes and release odor when disturbed
• And more (e.g., spiders, ground beetles, clover mites)

Not seeing your pest on the list? Contact me. Most common pests are covered, and I’ll give you a personalized plan.