Dill interviewed for Sun Journal article on summer insect advice

The Sun Journal interviewed Jim Dill, a pest management specialist for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for an article about insects in Maine to watch out for this summer. Insects to be wary of include the often disease-carrying ticks and mosquitoes, along with others such as eastern tent caterpillars, browntail moths and ants, the article states. Tips for minimizing contact with insects harmful to humans include wearing long clothing to protect against ticks, checking yourself and pets for ticks after being outside, removing standing water from property to discourage mosquitoes, and to see your doctor if you have been bitten by a tick and experience flu-like symptoms, according to the Sun Journal. And while ladybugs are not harmful, they can be bothersome in large numbers. “All summer long, if you really want to work at it, try to caulk all your cracks and crevices, especially if you’ve had a problem with them,” said Dill.