February is Browntail Moth Awareness Month

Follow the Four Rs to Knock Out Browntail in Our Communities and Reduce the Itch!

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Information from the Maine DACF.

Encounters with hairs from browntail moth caterpillars can cause mild to severe rashes and respiratory issues. Browntail moth caterpillars overwinter in webs that may have from a couple dozen to several hundred caterpillars each. Winter is the best time to spot an infestation and take steps towards controlling the caterpillars and reducing the itch. Learn how with these Four Rs: Recognize, Remove, Recruit and Reach Out.

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Could your Grange create a “Browntail Moth Patrol?”

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