The Portland Press Herald interviewed Griffin Dill, integrated pest management specialist and director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tick Lab, about the rise in Lyme disease in Maine. “Conditions were good for deer tick activity, but people were not outdoors as much during June, so there was not as many chances for ticks […]
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The Aroostook County Extension Homemakers will host a new event at the Northern Maine Fair: The Flavor of Aroostook Whoopie Pie Contest. The contest will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3, at the fairgrounds located at 84 Mechanic St., Presque Isle. Entries will be accepted at the Agriculture Exhibition Hall from 4–4:30 p.m. with judging […]
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WFVX-TV (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) spoke to Jim Dill, pest management specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about the Japanese beetle. “This year I’ve seen them feeding on plants that I’ve never seen them feeding on like azaleas, and actually rhubarb leaves, which is highly unusual for them. I have no reason […]
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Maine Public cited resources from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in a segment for the show Maine Calling about summer gardening advice.
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The Mount Desert Islander shared a free workshop on vermiculture at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Master Gardener volunteers Lavon Bartel and David Struck will explain the value of composting with worms. Registration is required by calling 207.667.8212 or emailing sue.baez@maine.edu.
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Kathy Savoie, professor at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about summer produce in the state. “I believe we have a robust production of Maine foods. People here used all sorts of growing methods and now we are getting the hot, sunny days we need,” Savoie said.
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The County, the Bangor Daily News and Morning Ag Clips reported that the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will give talks on crops, potato pests, soil health and food preservation at the Northern Maine Fair, which will take place from Thursday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Presque Isle fairgrounds.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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