UMaine News

In an article about mosquitoes being worse this year, CentralMaine.com spoke to Jim Dill, a pest management specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, who explained that weeks of record summer rainfall meant lots of standing water, which is where mosquitoes lay their eggs.

The Bangor Daily News spoke to Dana Hill, assistant Extension professor and veterinarian at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about the impact of heat on chickens. “Heat is always a concern because they don’t handle heat stress well. They need access to clean, fresh water at all times and access to shade,” Hill said.

Griffin Dill, integrated pest management professional and manager of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab, spoke to The Healthy about how land changes have led to the proliferation of ticks this summer. “Changes in land use can result in a patchwork of forest and residential landscapes that ultimately provide new tick habitat,” Dill […]

In a column about digital help for gardeners, the Times Record noted that the University of Maine Cooperative Extension website is a good place to start to learn about preserving food and gardening.

The Bangor Daily News spoke to Kathy Savoie, professor at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about the importance of choosing the right vinegar when preserving foods by canning. “The issue now is the vinegar products you can find have different acidity levels. You cannot substitute any of those for 5 percent acidity,” Savoie said.

In an article about the wild blueberry industry in Maine, the Bangor Daily News cited information from University of Maine Cooperative Extension noting that wild blueberry production in Maine has increased exponentially in recent decades, as the demand for one of nature’s super fruits, loaded with antioxidants, has been high.