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Tick Check

As the number of ticks and the illnesses they spread rise around the state, University of Maine researchers in multiple disciplines are conducting research in an effort to protect residents, animals…

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How To Remove Ticks

How to safely remove ticks.

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Protecting Yourself from Mosquito-borne Disease

University of Maine Cooperative Extension pest management specialist Jim Dill discusses best practices for protecting yourself from contracting mosquito-borne diseases.

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New Maine Farmers: What Is Integrated Pest Management?

University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses what integrated pest management (IPM) is all about and how applying IPM practices can help reduce and suppress pest damage.

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Identifying Late Blight

University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses how Late Blight affects your tomato and potato plants, how to identify the disease, and how to minimize its effect on your plants.

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Managing Late Blight: Second in the Series

University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses best practices for managing late blight in potatoes and tomatoes.

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How to Look for and Avoid Bedbugs in Hotel or Motel Rooms

University of Maine Cooperative Extension demonstrates how to look for bedbugs while traveling. Tips on where and how to look for bedbugs in your hotel or motel room.

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How to Protect Animals from Insect-borne Diseases

University of Maine Cooperative Extension shows how to minimize the impact of insects on your animals and on your farm, and about vaccinations that help protect your animals from insect-borne…

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How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles

University of Maine Cooperative Extension discusses what Japanese Beetles are, where you can find them in Maine and what you can do for management of Japanese Beetles.

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How to Identify Spotted Wing Drosophila Damage

University of Maine Cooperative Extension shows how to identify the damage caused by Spotted Wing Drosophila.

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Defending Against Spotted Wing Drosophila

University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about Spotted Wing Drosophila in Maine, how to recognize and trap the fly, and what fruits are susceptible.

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Cooperative Extension: Blueberry Research

University of Maine Cooperative Extension provides extensive research-based information to help growers reduce pest and weed damage and increase blueberry yields.

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