TDC Pest Control Bristol

Have you seen smear marks on your skirting boards? Or noticed that your carpets now appear ragged and ruined? Then call TDC Pest Control today. With over ten years’ experience in pest control management, TDC Pest Control have developed a reputation for excellence and professionalism. Whether you have an infestation in your home or commercial property, locally based Gloucestershire pest controllers are used to cover Bristol and throughout the Gloucestershire postcode. Our fully certified pest controllers will ensure your pest problem is resolved quickly and efficiently, all whilst being safe and discreet.

Every member of the TDC Pest Control team, is fully certified and highly skilled in all methods of fumigation, poison and insecticide handling as well as extermination. If you have a pest problem that needs a professional, then call TDC Pest Control today on: 0800 987 0109

TDC Pest Control have a dedicated hotline for any pest related problem. Our fully trained and knowledgeable operator team are available to help resolve your pest dilemma any time, 24 hours a day*, 365 days* a year. If you have an emergency pest problem, our highly experienced controllers can be with you within just 30-90* minutes.

To ensure that your business meets with current health and safety regulations, why not sign up for a pest control contract with us? Call TDC Pest Control today for more information.

TDC Pest Control specialise in all types of pest management, including, but not restricted by:

• Cluster fly control
• Bed bug extermination
• Ant pest control
• Moth infestation
• Beetle treatment
• Rodent control
• Flea fumigation

If you are worried that you may have an infestation in your domestic or commercial property, we have included some helpful tips and information about just some of the pests our expert controllers treat, and how to identify the signs of an infestation.

TDC Pest Control Tips & Information

Rodents

Commonly known for their continuously growing incisors, there are three different types of rodents that are treated by TDC Pest Control, including mice, rats and squirrels.

The differences between rats and mice

Mice are much smaller than rats, as rats are approximately 9-11 inches long, with their thick tail shorter than their bodies, as opposed to mice which have thinner tails the same length (if not longer) than the size of their body. Rats also weigh a lot more than mice due to the difference in size; at around just 6 weeks, a rat is already around 100 grams, that’s over double the weight of an adult mouse.

Do you suspect you may have a rodent infestation present in your property?

Indications of a rodent infestation can include:

• Noises at night as rodents are nocturnal, particularly scratching or scampering sounds.
• Gnawed containers such as cereal boxes and biscuit wrappers as mice in particular will try to get to the food they contain.
• A strong smell of urine as rodents are prone to urinate as they move around the property.

• Shredded paper or materials in addition to smear marks on skirting boards caused by their oily fur.

TDC Pest Fact: A Freedom of Information investigation found that hospitals in England called out pest control experts no fewer than 7,026 times in 2013/14.

What are carpet beetles and what do they do?

Carpet beetles are a major pest of textiles. The larvae and the beetle live within the felt of a carpet, often eating back to the underlay. Carpet beetles are often transferred by birds, on occasion being dropped through a chimney and infesting the floor below. Adult carpet beetles have small, round bodies that are approximately 2-4mm in size with a brown, mottled colour. Adults generally seek egg-laying sites and are often seen in spring. The larvae (also known as the Woolly Bear), is 4-5mm in length with a striped hair-covered body, often rolling up into a ball when disturbed. As they grow, they malt, leaving old cast-off skins behind.

How do I know if I have a carpet beetle problem?

There are a few signs to confirm that you may have a carpet beetle problem, including:

• Well-defined holes along the seams of fabric.
• Identifying old, cast-off skins from the larvae.
• Slow movement of beetles, rolling over when touched.
• The larvae generally has brown bands running across the body.
• Coming in a range of colours, generally a palette of grey, black and brown patterns.

How can carpet beetles be treated?

Carpet beetles can be treated efficiently by a pest control engineer, in which will use a water-based insecticide to fog throughout the infected area. The carpet should ideally be removed and disposed of, this is because by keeping infested garments, the risk of being unable to stop the infestation is increased. Only after this should the floor be treated. Once this has settled a new carpet can be laid.

If you are experiencing unwanted pests in your property, why not call TDC Pest Control today on 0800 987 0109 for your pest problem to be sorted quickly and efficiently.