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Spring is here again and after such a mild winter we are expecting to see a very busy insect season ahead. Carpenter Ants and Pavement Ants have already been active in Toronto area homes in early March this year… typically we do not see activity before April or May. Although some ant colonies are active indoors all winter such as pharaoh ants, most are seasonal pests. These include Carpenter Ants, Pavement Ants and Field Ants. Ant populations have not be affected by the warmer winter season but other insects such as Wasps will likely be seen in higher numbers as they will have overwintered quite well with very few being killed by extreme cold. Wasp activity is not expected to peak until mid-summer.

Carpenter ants are the most common wood-destroying insects found in Toronto homes. Carpenter ants are also one of the most challenging ants for pest control professionals. Carpenter Ants do not eat wood rather they excavate cavities in the wood often building their colonies inside our homes. Structural damage can occur… fortunately this usually takes several years. A Carpenter Ant infestation can be very complex our licensed exterminators are trained to protect your home from these potentially destructive pests. Our comprehensive treatment for carpenter ants is effective and guaranteed for one year.

Pavement Ants are the most common indoor ant pest in Toronto and the GTA. Pavement Ants feed on a wide variety of foods. Sweets including sugar, nectar, fruits, and syrups are readily taken. Grease, dead insects, small seeds, even pet foods are also collected. Nearly any morsel of food that falls to the floor will be consumed. Using baits to control pavement ants can be challenging due to the competing food sources. Pavement ants are also responsible for the sand mounds on interlocking patios, walkways and driveways. It looks harmless at first but if not exterminated these ants will move significant quantities of the sand base and your interlocking stones will shift and become unlevel. The licensed exterminators of M.D. Pest Control will apply a residual insecticide to eliminate Pavement Ant infestations on your property.

Field Ants as their name suggests are commonly found outdoors, they rarely nest in homes but will often enter in search of sweets. There are many species of field ants in the greater Toronto area these ants infest the lawns, and gardens around our homes. Colony size can vary considerably with some nests as large as 94,000 ants. Before your house is overrun with thousands of field ants call M.D. Pest Control for guaranteed extermination.
Proper ant control programs depend greatly on the species of ant involved. M.D. Pest Control uses the most effective, safe and environmentally friendly techniques to eliminate your ant infestation.

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Bed Bugs

DESCRIPTION: Bed bugs have made a huge comeback in the Toronto area after being absent for many years. A bed bug infestation is very complex and will require the help of a professional exterminator.

HABITAT: Bed bugs can be found in any environment that humans occupy, clean or dirty this pest has no preference.  Bed bugs are transported by man as we travel, bed bugs hitch a ride in furniture, luggage and possibly on our clothing. Once bed bugs are introduced into a building they will multiply quickly. Bed bugs in Toronto and the GTA are not easily eliminated with the use of pesticide due to high resistance to most insecticides. Bed bugs may also be present even if the building has been vacant for as long as one year. 

LIFE CYCLE: Bed bugs are active at night and hide during the day. After mating, females lay white, oval eggs (1/16-inch long) into cracks and crevices. An individual bed bug can lay 200-250 eggs in her lifetime. The eggs hatch in about 10 days and the newly emerged bed bug nymphs seek a blood meal. Immature nymphs molt five times (i.e., they shed their outer exoskeleton in order to grow) before reaching adulthood. They need to feed at least once before each molt, although they could feed as often as once a day. There may be three or more generations per year. All ages are found in a reproducing population. Immature bed bugs may live for several months without feeding while adults may survive as long as one year without a meal. Under normal circumstances, adult bed bugs will live for about ten to eleven months feeding every 3 to 5 days.

TYPE OF DAMAGE: Bed bugs are not known to spread any disease. Reactions to bed bug bites will vary from one person to another, with some individuals having no reaction whatsoever.  Others range from a small, red, slightly raised, itchy spot to severe painful bruising. Some people react immediately after a bed bug bite and others have a delayed reaction as long a 14 days following the bite. It is possible to go on vacation for a week and be bit while away and return to react to the bed bug bite once home again.  Although not a health hazard many people find it difficult to get a good night sleep once they determine bed bugs are present.

Control of bed bug infestations will require a professional exterminator. Don't take chances with just anyone call M.D. Pest Control Toronto today!

All work performed by M.D. Pest Control is guaranteed in writing. If for any reason the pest is not exterminated within the guarantee period we will return to perform follow-up service at no additional charge.

Note on bed bug guarantee: Detached homes are eligible for a 6 month guarantee if canine detection and treatment* have been performed by M.D. Pest Control. Unfortunately apartments, townhomes and semi-detached homes are not eligible for guarantee due to the ease of re-introduction from adjoining apartments/homes.

*Treatment may include purchase of mattress encasements if recommended by M.D. Pest Control service technician.

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