Bed bugs (Cimex sp.) are common household pests in Canada and elsewhere. As parasitic insects, they must live near their hosts. Given humans are bed bugs’ hosts, bed bugs live in homes, hotels, and other structures humans are regularly found. Their needs are minimal, requiring only a safe area near their human hosts. Bed bugs quickly move to bite the exposed skin of sleeping humans and then return to their hideout following their blood meal. … Read More
More than 100 species of ants are found in Canada. Some of these species are “structure-infesting”, having the ability to reside in and around your home. The most common species of structure-infesting ants in Canada are carpenter ant, odorous house ant, pavement ant, Argentine ant, pharaoh ant, acrobat ant, and thief ant.… Read More
Pest Info on Bed Bugs Frequently Asked Questions. Bed Bugs In Alberta
What is a Cockroach? Cockroaches are scavenging insects that resemble beetles, always having longerantennae and legs and typically a broad, flattened body. Colours range from brown,beige, red and black with freshly molted cockroaches being white in colour. Theynormally seek out … Read More
How to Keep Mice out of Your Home This Winter in Alberta As temperatures drop in the evenings and crisp mornings start to set in, mice are looking for a safe haven to ride out the harsh winter. While these … Read More
What is a Bed Bug? Bed bugs likely get their name from their tendency to shelter themselves in our beds and feeding on us while they sleep. Bed bugs strictly consume blood and must have regular blood meals to survive … Read More
House mice breed rapidly and can adapt quickly to changing conditions. In fact, a female house mouse can give birth to a half dozen babies every three weeks and can produce up to 35 young per year. Call Major Pest Control Exterminator Edmonton.
Sparrows can be aggressive birds that force out other birds from their territories. Because they are flocking birds, sparrows can gather in the thousands to take over feeding and roosting areas. A few house sparrows can quickly turn into a … Read More
