The top 25 pests that are commonly found in Maine due to its location and climate. For the most current and accurate information, please consult local pest control services. Here is a general list of pests that can be found in Maine:
- Termites (Eastern Subterranean Termites)
- Ants (Carpenter Ants, Pavement Ants)
- Bed Bugs
- Mosquitoes
- Ticks (Black-legged Ticks, American Dog Ticks)
- Fleas
- Cockroaches (German Cockroaches, American Cockroaches)
- Rodents (House Mice, Norway Rats)
- Spiders (Common House Spiders, Yellow Sac Spiders)
- Wasps (Yellow Jackets, Paper Wasps)
- Beetles (Asian Lady Beetles, Carpet Beetles)
- Silverfish
- Earwigs
- Aphids
- Moths (Indian Meal Moths, Clothes Moths)
- Mites (Dust Mites)
- Flies (Houseflies, Cluster Flies)
- Weevils (Granary Weevils, Rice Weevils)
- Millipedes
- Centipedes
- Stink Bugs (Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs)
- Pantry Pests (Confused Flour Beetles, Drugstore Beetles)
- Carpenter Bees
- Grubs (Japanese Beetle Grubs)
- Fruit Flies
Please remember that this is a generalized list, and not all these pests might be problematic in Maine. The specific types and populations of pests can vary widely from year to year due to factors such as weather patterns, changes in local ecosystems, and human activity.