Rising tick populations and cases of the diseases they cause are posing a dilemma for residents and tourists drawn to the outdoor beauty of the Green Mountains.

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Permethrin, a chemical compound that helps control insect and tick infestations, can be applied to clothing and equipment.

Particularly numerous in the spring and early summer, black flies — jokingly referred to as the “Maine State Bird” — persist into the fall.

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They may be one of Florida’s most complained-about insects, but lovebug swarms are short-lived, harmless, and even helpful in ...

While mosquitoes and cockroaches are more seasonal pests that breed and are most active in summer months, several pest species, such as ants and flies, can be year round issues.

The warm spring weather tends to get people out and about to enjoy the sun. Unfortunately, it’s not just the humans. The mild ...

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Spring signals the start of the breeding season for numerous rats, which means you're more likely to encounter these ...

For these flowering shrubs, late spring is the right window to prune them in order to avoid interfering with bud formation ...