Orrills hill tick & mosquito

08/28/2026

Cases in Penobscot, Lincoln and york county!

This is just the fourth case in Maine this year, but the second in Penobscot County.

07/16/2026

The favorable weather conditions are still present, and tick season has not yet ended.

07/16/2026

Don't Forget to Check Your Pets! 🐾

After your dog or cat spends time outdoors, take a few minutes to check them for ticks.

Be sure to inspect:
• Around the eyes and ears
• Between the front and back legs
• Between the toes
• Around the tail
• Around the neck and shoulders

Running your fingers through your pet's fur can help you feel for small bumps that may be hiding.

Talk with your veterinarian about the best tick prevention options for your pets to help keep them healthy all year long.

👉 Learn more: https://extension.umaine.edu/ticks/pet-protection/

06/24/2026

06/24/2026

Tick season is here! 🕷️

Whether you're gardening, hiking, working outdoors, or enjoying your backyard, taking a few minutes to check for ticks can help reduce your risk of tick-borne disease.

Review the infographic below for key areas to check after spending time outdoors, and learn more about proper tick checks from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab.

👉 https://extension.umaine.edu/ticks/tick-check/

06/23/2026

Winter ticks took a heavy toll on young moose again this year despite hopes that a fall drought would help kill off some of the parasites.

Lee Kantar, a moose biologist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife collared moose calves had a 72% mortality rate this year because of high numbers of winter ticks.

Kantar told Maine Calling that drought conditions can dry out tick egg sacs and reduce the population before the fall, when they attach to animals.

"What happened is we had just as many winter ticks getting on moose than the previous year and we saw that in a very high mortality rate in the calves trying to make it to their first birthday," Kantar said.

Even though MDIFW only has data on the moose calves it has equipped with GPS collars, it is broadly representative of the state's population, according to Kantar.

"There may be some spots that are hot spots and some spots not bad but if you want to look at it conservatively we would say that is fairly representative," Kantar said.

A warming climate and less severe winters have increased the threat that winter ticks pose to Maine's large moose population.

Tens of thousands of ticks can attach to a single moose. The parasites only prey on a single host through their life cycle and their feeding can be deadly to young moose and reduce fertility in adult females.

Kantar said high density moose populations also encourage a higher number of winter ticks and the department is studying whether having fewer moose in a region could improve outcomes.

According to Kantar the department has been tracking calves since 2014 and the highest annual mortality it recorded was 87% while the lowest was 8%.

✍️ Peter McGuire/Maine Public
📸 Esta Pratt-Kielley/Maine Public

06/23/2026

Maine is The Most Dangerous State For Tick Exposure in The Nation

06/04/2026

Support a Great Cause While Protecting Your Property!

Throughout the entire month of June, Orrills Hill Tick & Mosquito will donate a portion of the first treatment from every new customer to the Waterville Humane Society.

If you're looking for professional tick and mosquito control, consider choosing a company where your money works twice—once to help protect your family, pets, and property, and again to support animals in need.

Schedule your service this June and help make a difference in our community!

Orrills Hill Tick & Mosquito — Protecting yards, supporting local pets, and giving back.

06/02/2026

Thank you to all our Orrills Hill Tick & Mosquito customers! We appreciate your trust in us and your support of our donation campaign for the Waterville Humane Society.

We're only 2 days into the month! If you're looking for tick and mosquito control, contact us today. We offer unbeatable treatment prices, and a portion of every first application during the month of june is donated to the Waterville Humane Society.

Protect your property and support a great cause—it's a win-win!

05/29/2026

About 3 years ago, we adopted our girl Callie from the Waterville Humane Society. When she arrived there, she was Lyme positive, and the staff made sure she received the medical care and treatment she needed. They took such great care of her, and we’ll always be grateful for that.

Since then, Callie has kept us on our toes — from popping every ball the kids leave outside to making sure the inside of the truck stays just as muddy as she is! She’s been a handful in the best possible way and has become such an important part of our family.

We know that caring for animals with all kinds of medical and emotional needs is not an easy or inexpensive task for a nonprofit organization. To help give back and say thank you, Orrills Hill Tick & Mosquito will be donating a portion of every new customer spray service from now through the end of June to the Waterville Humane Society.

Thank you for helping us support an organization that gives so many animals a second chance — just like Callie.