Knock Out Browntail Moths

Description

The browntail moth is an invasive insect which was accidently introduced into Somerville, MA from Europe in 1897. By 1913, the insect had spread to all of the New England states, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Browntail moth populations are building in Maine once again and are found in patches along the coast and up to 60 miles inland from the western Maine border to the New Brunswick border, with the greatest concentrations in mid-coastal Maine and the capital region. Come by the library for an informational session from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry all about brown tail moths and how you can protect yourself and your yard from infestations.  For more information, please contact Stefanie Claydon at sclaydon@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 207-646-8181.