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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
Carpenter Ants
Cluster Flies
Cockroaches
Earwigs
Fleas
Fruit Flies
Indian Meal Moth Mediterranean Flour Moth
Mice
Rats
Spiders
Wasps and Bees
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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. 
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. 
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. 
Cluster flies hibernate in hidden areas of homes, such as in wall voids and 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.
While fleas prefer non-human hosts they will readily feed on humans
when infestations are heavy or when other hosts are not readily available.
Fleas are carriers of parasites such as tapeworm, which is common in both
cats and dogs. While reactions to flea bites will vary from one person to
another, the typical reaction is a small, hard, red, slightly raised, itchy
spot. If you are experiencing a flea infestation M.D. Pest Control’s knowledgeable
exterminators can exterminate them… Guaranteed! 
Fruit flies are both a nuisance and a contaminator of food,
particularly in the late summer and early fall. They are often introduced
into homes and businesses with produce and quickly live and reproduce in
ripe, decaying fruit and vegetables, garbage, wet mops, and other wet organic
debris. Sanitation is the key to controlling fruit flies, if you are losing
the battle on fruit flies call M.D. Pest Control, our knowledgeable exterminators
can help.
The Indian meal moth is the most common household moth that
can reproduce 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!! 
The Mediterranean Flour Moth is a common pest in bakeries
and flour mills, but 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. 