Maine Forest Service Insect and Disease Contacts

Staff provide forest and shade-tree related insect and disease diagnosis and advice. The laboratory houses an extensive insect collection and a technical reference library. A stock of information sheets and brochures is available on many of the more common insect and disease problems (some available on-line).

  • For questions regarding tree pests (insects and diseases), forest health and forestry-related quarantines in Maine, please contact us: foresthealth@maine.gov or 207-287-2431

     

    Augusta

    Old Town

    Mailing Address

    168 State House Station
    Augusta, ME 04333-0168

    87 Airport Road
    Old Town, ME 04468

    Physical Address

    90 Blossom Lane
    Augusta

    Same as above

    You may submit a sample of insects and diseases that are affecting your trees along with a description of the damage by mail or in person. Please use our on-line reporting form or one of our printable forms when you submit a sample. If you have trouble with the on-line form, please feel free to reach out by email or call.

    Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-4:00 (Call ahead, 207-287-2431 we are often in the field)

  • If you have questions about other forest and shade-tree related topics, please contact the Maine Forest Service Headquarters at (207) 287-2791, 22 State House Station, 18 Elkins Lane, Augusta, ME 04333
  • If you have questions about other insect and disease issues, please reach out to the Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Lab.