These are the pests that are going to haunt your Maine summer

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 4, 2025

Browntail moth caterpillars and an abundance of dog ticks have made late spring pretty tough here in Maine. But these pests aren’t the only ones to expect this summer. The state is home to 48 different species of black flies and than 40 mosquito species, as well as deer flies and midges.