A Strange And Smelly Bug Is Appearing In Parts Of Maine And We'd Like Them To Leave Now
By Michelle|Published October 20, 2020
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Mainers have grown used to seeing all sorts of different wildlife. From moose on the loose to deer to sharks, we’ve all had our fair share of animals we’ve either sought out or tried to avoid at all costs. Most of these aren’t terribly troublesome. Well, maybe we could have done without the shark sightings during the summer of 2020! But mostly, it’s nice to know so many animals share the state with us. There’s just one recent exception, though. Homes around Maine have been experiencing an invasion of one very strange bug.
Maine is beautiful. Full of gorgeous scenery and nature, there's pretty much no other place we'd rather be. Although, the Western Conifer Seed Bug has us second-guessing that choice these days.
These little creatures lay eggs outside in the trees, but they've been heading indoors as the weather becomes colder. The most unexpected thing about their seeming invasion is that they flatten their little bodies enough to fit through the smallest cracks in windows and doors.
And even scarier is that they often move in groups. So, if you've seen one you're likely to see more. In some cases, people in Maine are seeing swarms of them outside as they work on making their way indoors.
And, as the weather gets colder you'll see them less and less. The bad news? If they're here now, they've likely already laid eggs in nearby trees which means you can expect to welcome them back next year!
Have you has the Western Conifer Seed Bug in your home? How did you get them out? Let us know where you saw them so we can get a sense of just where in the state these are being found!