PAST Events
2023
Sunday, March 19th
10:30-12:30
Entomological Society of America
2023 Eastern Branch Meeting
The Graduate Providence
11 Dorrance St.
Providence, RI 02903
401.421.0700
Pre-registration & fee required.
https://esa.confex.com/esa/2023eb/meetingapp.cgi
Bob & Barb Maurais of Mainely Ticks will be participating in the Entomological Society of America Conference Seminar Panel: Innovations in Tick-Bite Prevention Education. Crowd-sourced science and smart technologies are making it easier than ever before to engage and connect people with tick experts. Delivering learning services through anytime, anyplace networking, and digital media is a current-day reality. Get inspired by some of the new ways medical entomologists are doing tick-bite prevention education.
Personal protective measures against tick bites and tick-borne infections
Lars Eisen, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fort Collins, CO
#BeReadyForTicks: Just-in-time learning tools for tick-bite protection and disease prevention
Thomas N. Mather, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
The Maine forest tick survey: Cross-disciplinary and community-engaged science for public health
Allison Gardner1, Elissa Ballman1, Jessica Leahy1 and Carly Sponarski2, 1University of Maine, Orono, ME, 2Canada Forest Service, Edmonton, AB, Canada
TickTrivia©: A learning tool for improving tick literacy in middle schoolers
Chantal Sengsourinho1, Kristen Pohl-Munro2, Heather Hopkins2, Roland J. Duhaime1 and Thomas N. Mather1, 1University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, 2University of Rhode Island, KINGSTON, RI
We know ticks – a pest management professional’s approach to community-based tick education
Bob Maurais and Barb Maurais, Mainely Ticks, Wells, ME
The New York State tick blitz: Utilizing the power of community-based science to understand tick species distributions and range expansion
Laura Harrington, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Using cooperative extension to address vector-borne diseases
Erika Machtinger1, Karen Poh1 and Emily Struckhoff2, 1Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Saturday, March 25th
7:00-3:30
Windham/Raymond School Age Child Care conference for childcare providers. This conference is organized by the staff of the Windham Raymond, Maine School Age Childcare program.
Registration required.
Registration & fee information: Donna Cobb –207-831-7047
Email for inquiries:windhamconference@gmail.com
Thursday, April 20th
6:30-8:00
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-766-1727
Admission: Free
https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/library
We Know Ticks Mainely Ticks Educational Workshop. Join Bob & Barb Maurais from Mainely Ticks to learn strategies to better protect your family from the ever-increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Topics discussed will include personal protection strategies, landscape modifications, and the life cycle of the deer tick, along with a question-and-answer opportunity. All attendees will receive a complimentary tick identification guide, bookmark, and pair of fine pointed tweezers.
Monday, May 1st
11:00am -12:30pm
Wells Public Library
1434 Post Road
Wells, ME 04090
207.646.8181
Admission: Free
Munch & Learn: May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month here in Maine. Please join Bob & Barb Maurais from Mainely Ticks as they share timely strategies to help protect you, your family, pets, and property from the ever-increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Topics discussed will include who’s at risk, personal protection strategies, landscape modifications, and the life cycle of the deer tick, along with a question-and-answer opportunity. All attendees will receive a complimentary tick identification guide, bookmark, and pair of fine pointed tweezers. Light snacks & refreshments provided.
Friday, May 5th
11:00 – 12:30
Goodall Memorial Library
952 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073
207.324.4714
Admission: Free
Munch & Learn: May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month here in the State of Maine, which has the highest incidence of Lyme Disease in the entire United States. Did you know that seniors ages 65+ have the highest incidence of Lyme disease, followed closely by children ages 5-14? Please join Bob & Barb Maurais from Mainely Ticks as they share timely strategies to help protect you, your family, pets, and property from the ever-increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Topics discussed will include who’s at risk, personal protection strategies, landscape modifications, the life cycle of the deer tick, and a question-and-answer opportunity to wrap up the session. All attendees will receive a complimentary tick identification guide, bookmark, and pair of fine pointed magnified tweezers. Light snacks & refreshments provided.
Tuesday, May 9th
Acton Academy – Kennebunk, ME
Private Event
Educational talk to students and staff.
Tuesday, October 10th
1:00-2:00 pm
D.A. Hurd Library
41 High Street
North Berwick, ME 03906
207.676.2215
Admission: Free
We Know Ticks – Mainely Ticks Educational Seminar. The fall months are peak for adult female deer tick activity. Please join Bob & Barb Maurais from Mainely Ticks as they share timely strategies to help protect you, your family, pets, and property from the ever-increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Topics discussed will include who’s at risk, personal protection strategies, landscape modifications, and the life cycle of the deer tick, along with a question-and-answer opportunity. All attendees will receive a complimentary tick identification guide, bookmark, and pair of fine pointed magnified tweezers.
2022
Friday, October 14th
1:30-3:00
Ricker Memorial Library
1211 Maine Street
Poland, ME 04274
207-998-2120
Admission: Free.
The State of Maine has the highest incidence of Lyme Disease in the entire United States. Seniors ages 65+ have the highest incidence rate of Lyme disease in the State, followed closely by children ages 5-14. Bob Maurais from Mainely Ticks will share strategies to better protect your family from the ever increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Items discussed will include personal protection strategies, landscape modifications and the life cycle of the deer tick. A PowerPoint presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Educational literature will be distributed to all who attend, including fine pointed magnified tweezers, tick identification guides and bookmarks.
Thursday, September 8th
1:30-3:00
Wells Public Library
1434 Post Road,
Wells, ME 04090.
207-646-8181
Admission: Free.
The State of Maine has the highest incidence of Lyme Disease in the entire United States. Seniors ages 65+ have the highest incidence rate of Lyme disease in the State, followed closely by children ages 5-14. Bob Maurais from Mainely Ticks will share strategies to better protect your family from the ever increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Items discussed will include personal protection strategies, landscape modifications and the life cycle of the deer tick. A PowerPoint presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Educational literature will be distributed to all who attend, including fine pointed magnified tweezers, tick identification guides and bookmarks.
Monday, June 27, 2022.
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Parsons Memorial Library
27 Saco Road, Alfred, Maine – 04002.
https://www.
Admission: Free.
The State of Maine has the highest incidence of Lyme Disease in the entire United States. Seniors ages 65+ have the highest incidence rate of Lyme disease in the State, followed closely by children ages 5-14. Bob Maurais from Mainely Ticks will share strategies to better protect your family from the ever increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Items discussed will include personal protection strategies, landscape modifications and the life cycle of the deer tick. A PowerPoint presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Educational literature will be distributed to all who attend, including fine pointed magnified tweezers, tick identification guides and bookmarks.
May 22, 2022
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Deer Ticks and You
Camp Kiev
2020
Tuesday, May 5.. Tick Talk: An Ounce of Prevention…
1:30 – 3:00 pm Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library, 952 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073 http://lbgoodall.org/ Admission: Free. Lyme disease cases in Maine hit a record high 2,079 cases in 2019. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes that number probably represents a mere 10% of the actual number of people impacted by the disease. Seniors ages 65+ have the highest incidence rate of Lyme disease in the State of Maine. Bob Maurais from Mainely Ticks will share strategies to better protect your family from the ever increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Items discussed will include personal protection strategies, landscape modifications and the life cycle of the deer tick. A 50-minute PowerPoint presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Educational literature will be distributed, including tick identification guides and bookmarks. This free event will be held at the Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library, 952 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073. This year be more prepared than surprised!
Monday, April 13. Tick Talk: Spring is here, and so are the ticks!
6:00-8:00 pm Massabesic Center for Adult Learning Massabesic East Building (Formally known as MJHS) 84 West Road, Waterboro, ME 04087 $3.00 Registration Fee. FMI – email mcal@rsu57.org or call 207-247-2022 Are you planning on spending time outdoors this spring and summer? Do you know that 75% of Lyme diseases cases are contracted within 100 feet of the home? Learn how to better protect your family and pets from tick-borne diseases through personal protection strategies and landscape modifications. Free full color tick identification guides and educational literature will be distributed to all who attend.
Saturday, April 11. 6th Annual Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education Conference
8:00am-5:00pm , Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta Maine 04330 Admission is Free. http://conference2020.mldse.org/ This will be the 6th year that Mainely Ticks is a sponsor of this timely and well attended conference featuring nationally recognized Lyme experts. Free educational literature will be distributed to all who attend.
Friday, March 27. Maine Flower Show Tick Talk: Spring is here, and so are the ticks!
12:30 pm Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine (Fee to attend the Flower Show) The Maine Flower Show is one of the biggest gardening and horticultural shows in the region where landscapers, exhibitors, designers and horticulturists come together annually. Maine Flower Show website Are you planning on spending time outdoors this spring and summer? Did you know that 75% of Lyme diseases cases are contracted within 100 feet of the home? Join Bob & Barb Maurais from Mainely Ticks for a timely discussion on how to better protect your family and pets from tick-borne diseases. Low-cost personal protection strategies and landscape modifications will be discussed. Free full color tick identification guides and educational literature will be distributed to all who attend.
2019
Friday, April 26. Lyme Disease Conference
8:00am-5:00pm (Doors open at 7am for registration) Midcoast Lyme Disease Support & Education Conference, Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta Maine 04330 Admission: FREE https://conference2019.mldse.org/ Mainely Ticks is one of the sponsors of this event, and will be distributing FREE educational literature to all who attend.
Friday, April 12 Tick Talk: Spring is here, and so are the Ticks
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells 04090 646-8181 www.wellslibrary.org Free With springtime weather finally upon us, Bob Maurais from Mainely Ticks will share strategies to better protect your family from the ever increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Items discussed will include personal protection strategies, landscape modifications and the life cycle of the deer tick. A 50-minute PowerPoint presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Educational literature will be distributed, including tick identification guides and bookmarks. This free event will be held at the Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells 04090. This year, be more prepared than surprised!
Monday, April 8. Tick Talk: Lyme Disease Prevention
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library, 952 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073 http://lbgoodall.org/ Admission: Free. Bob Maurais from Mainely Ticks will share strategies to better protect your family from the ever increasing threat of ticks and tick-borne diseases. Items discussed will include personal protection strategies, landscape modifications and the life cycle of the deer tick. A 50-minute PowerPoint presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Educational literature will be distributed, including tick identification guides and bookmarks. This free event will be held at the Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library, 952 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073. This year, be more prepared than surprised!
Saturday, April 6. Deer Ticks: Reduce Your Risk!
12th Annual Childcare Conference sponsored by Windham/Raymond School Age Child Care Saturday, April 6, 2019 Windham High School. Child Care Providers – Registration required.
Friday, March 29. Maine Flower Show
12:30 pm Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine (Fee to attend the Flower Show) The Maine Flower Show is one of the biggest gardening and horticultural shows in the region where landscapers, exhibitors, designers and horticulturists come together annually. Maine Flower Show website Are you planning on spending time outdoors this spring and summer? Did you know that 75% of Lyme diseases cases are contracted within 100 feet of the home? Join Bob & Barb Maurais from Mainely Ticks for a timely discussion on how to better protect your family and pets from tick-borne diseases. Low-cost personal protection strategies and landscape modifications will be discussed. Free full color tick identification guides and educational literature will be distributed to all who attend.
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