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More Help with Pest Identification

Bugs
Diseases
Other Critters
Weeds

Identifying by Symptom or Host

 

Species Identification Resources for Maine—Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Vital Signs Program—Includes Identification Cards for native and invasive species

 
Bugs

 

Are you sure your bug is a pest? Learn about Beneficial Organisms

 

Diseases
Other Critters
  • Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management (includes sections for identifying wildlife from damage and scat as well as tips for stopping damage)—Cornell University, Clemson University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Utah State University
Weeds
Identifying by Symptom or Host

 

If you still can't find your pest, visit the the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pest Management Office Insect and Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory site to learn how to send a sample for identification

 

 
It is the policy of the State of Maine to minimize reliance on pesticides. The Maine Department of Agriculture and the Maine IPM Council encourage everyone to practice integrated pest management and to use pesticides only as a last resort. The mention of pesticides in the fact sheets linked to these pages does not imply an endorsement of any product. Be sure that any product used is currently registered and follow all label directions.