browntail moth

Published
January 17, 2023

Portland’s city arborist reflects on 34 years of service

Jeff Tarling plans to retire at the end of the month from his job overseeing forestry and horticulture for the city of Portland.
Published
January 7, 2023

Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine

While the population explosion of browntail moths didn't happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
Published
August 9, 2022

Law to combat browntail moths goes into effect
Published
June 22, 2022

Fungus kills browntail moth caterpillars in areas of Maine

The moths are dying off in the Midcoast and parts of the capital because rainfall during the last 2 weeks has promoted the growth of the fungus.
Published
May 25, 2022

Conservationists say some Maine residents are killing the wrong moth

Some nature advocates are concerned Maine residents are killing the wrong caterpillar as they seek to wipe out an invasive species that causes a rash with its toxic hairs
Published
May 19, 2022

Maine Forest Service: Stop browntail moth hitchhikers
Published
May 9, 2022

Browntail moths returning, but scientists are working to limit their spread

Although there are reasons for optimism, Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.
Published
May 3, 2022

Maine CDC: Take precautions against browntail moth hairs when outside
Published
February 26, 2022

Rash-causing browntail moth spreading due to warming, scientists find

A forest pest that bedevils Maine residents and tourists with hairs that cause an itchy rash appears to be spreading due to warming temperatures.
Published
February 22, 2022

Falmouth warms residents about browntail moth nests