Bill addressing browntail infestation advances

State urges removing browntail moth webs this winter to prevent species spread

Maine Forest Service says the invasive species has spread this year to areas of the state never before reached.

Browntail moths so annoying they now have their own month

The state is using the month to encourage residents to use the moth's dormant season to help slow their spread in Maine.

Survey: Waterville residents report severe browntail moth infestations

City Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, updates other councilors recently on efforts to identify where infestations are occurring in spring and summer and help residents mitigate problem.

Maine lawmakers look to take on voracious browntail moths

New bill would fund more experts and programs to combat the invasive bug that strips trees and causes people to itch all over.

Waterville survey seeks browntail moth information from residents

Notices mailed over the weekend ask city residents to complete online survey about the invasive species to identify and try to mitigate problem areas.

Waterville seeks help to stamp out browntail moth infestation

Waterville looks to locate browntail moth nests as part of a broad strategy to eliminate the pest.

As invasion of browntail moths continues, central Maine towns seek a variety of remedies

Officials are priming their attack plans as the infestation of the moth is expected to continue in the coming years.

Waterville councilors allocate $100,000 for browntail moth attack plan

The City Council on Tuesday added $100,000 to the proposed municipal budget for dealing with the browntail moth infestation after Councilor Thomas Klepach laid out a mitigation plan.

Waterville city councilor lays out plan for browntail moth mitigation

Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, says Waterville and Maine have not faced a browntail moth outbreak of the current magnitude in more than a century.