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Ants
Bed Bugs
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. Centipedes
The house centipede is a common pest inside homes and buildings, this species
generally lives its entire life inside a building. In homes, the house centipede
prefers to live in damp areas such as basements, bathrooms, and unexcavated
areas under the house. Centipedes are considered to be beneficial as they
consume other insects including spiders and other smaller centipedes. If
your house has a centipede infestation it may be the sign of another insect
infestation. Facts on Centipedes...
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All
ants are social insects and live together in colonies. There are over
455 species of ants in North America, successful control of ants often
requires exact identification of the species involved. For example: spraying
insecticide during a Pharaoh Ant infestation will not only fail to control
the infestation it will spread the colonies around the building. If you
are unsure of the species you are dealing with baits are recommended,
they are very safe for people and pets and have no risk of spreading infestations.
Ant bait is typically slow, so you will need patience if choosing this
control measure. For a complete evaluation of your ant problem call M.D.
Pest Control... "The cure for your pest problem". 
The
adult bed bug is flat, oval, usually less than 1/4" (7mm) long, and
reddish-brown in colour. The sole food for bed bugs is the blood of warm-blooded
animals. The bed bug is flat and thin when unfed but becomes more plump,
and red when it is full of blood. Female bed bugs lay 2 eggs per day for
100 days. Development time from egg to adult is 21 days, and adults can
live for almost a year. Control of bed bug infestations will require professional
extermination. Call M.D. Pest Control for a thorough inspection and evaluation
of your bed bug infestation. 
Carpenter
ants are social insects that usually nest in wood. They commonly excavate
galleries or tunnels in trees and structures, prefering to excavate wood
damaged by fungus and are often found in conjunction with moisture problems.
They do not eat the wood as they excavate their nests, instead feeding
on sugars, other insects, and other sweets. They actively feed at night
and may forage for up to 300 feet. Damage from carpenter ants usually
occurs over a number of years as the colony grows and can be quite extensive.
attics. Their dropping may leave stains on walls, around window frames and on blinds and curtains. In the spring, the sluggish cluster flies will migrate from their hibernating areas to living spaces and gather on windows as they are attracted to light. Cluster Flies are very annoying as the constant buzzing and vacuuming of dead flies can take place for months.
The
german cockroach is the most commonly encountered cockroach in Canada.
It is also the most persistant and difficult to manage. A high reproductive
potential and wide range of food sources makes this cockroach highly successful.
They are active mostly at night, and hide in dark crevices during the
day. If German cockroaches are seen during the day, the population is
probably so large that the available harbourage is already full, or food
and moisture are in such short supply that daytime foraging is necessary.
Cockroach infestations will develop very very quickly... call M.D. Pest
Control today!! 
Earwigs
are outdoor insects which become household pests when they invade structures,
usually at night. Indoors, they are usually found in cracks & crevices
and under furniture and carpeting. The common name comes from a totally
unfounded superstition that these insects crawl into people's ears at
night while they sleep. Control can be acheived with exterior residual
insecticide treatments. 
oduce
in our homes. It develops as a pest of various foods commonly found in pantries.
The larvae can seriously damage susceptible food items and the adult moths
can become annoying as they fly through the home. They are often introduced
to our homes in pet food and birdseed, once introduced into your home they
are very difficult to eliminate. A professional exterminator should be consulted,
call M.D. Pest Control today!! 
occasionally will infest homes as well. Adult Mediterranean Flour Moth causes
no damage. The larvae may feed on flour, bran, beans, dried fruits, seeds,
nuts, biscuits, chocolate, dry pet food, and bird seed. 
Mice
are nocturnal in habit, which explains why we usually see mouse droppings
before we see the mice. Over a 6-month period, a pair of mice will produce
18,000 droppings and 355ml of urine. The female house mouse reaches sexual
maturity in 35 days and averages eight litters per year, each litter producing
five to eight young. The life span is typically one year, much shorter
of course with a visit from M.D. Pest Control. Call today!! 
Rats
are primarily nocturnal and are cautious, they will shy away from new
objects and changes in their surroundings. Norway Rats prefer to nest
in burrows in the ground or in basements or lower levels of buildings.
Roof Rats by comparison are active climbers and will nest in trees, dense
vegetation and walls or attics. Correct identification of the rat population
is critical in eliminating infestation. M.D. Pest Control will evaluate
and determine the most effective control strategy to eliminate a rat infestation.
Spiders
are considered highly beneficial because they help to keep insect populations
in check. Few spiders bite people and the venom of most is harmless. Control
of spiders can be acheived if desired through residual chemical application.
This is common along waterfront property as the populations in that environment
are generally quite high. 
Since
bees & wasps are benficial, control should only be done where there
is an immediate threat to people or their pets, or when peace-of-mind
is required. Word to the wise when trimming hedges... nests are often
inside the hedge and are not seen until it is too late. Take a few moments
to inspect the hedge prior to trimming. For elimination of a nest on your
property call M.D. Pest Control. 