TDC Pest Control Dereham

Have you noticed ragged papers, clothing or wallpaper around your home? Then it’s time to call TDC Pest Control, as one of the top pest control companies in Norfolk, they will get your pest problem sorted in no time.

TDC Pest Control, have been established in Norfolk for over ten years, and during that time have developed a reputation for excellence in pest control management. TDC Pest Control use locally based Norfolk pest controllers, to cover Dereham and in and around the Norfolk postcode, ensuring that there is always an available qualified pest controller to resolve your pest problem.

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 now on: 0800 987 0109

Providing a high quality service at competitive rates, feel free to call our dedicated hotline any time day or night, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year*. We understand that when an infestation takes hold in your home, it can be unbearable. That is why if you have an emergency pest crisis, our experienced controllers can be with you within 30-90* minutes.

TDC Pest Control specialise in all types of pest management, some of which include:

• Cluster fly control
• Bug extermination
• Ant pest control
• Moth infestation
• Beetle treatment (larvae of carpet beetle)
• Rodent control
• Squirrel prevention
• Bed bug extermination
• Flea fumigation.

*Where possible.

What are Silver fish and what do they do?

Silver fish are a teardrop shaped insect varying in colour from white to brown grey with some blue-ish silver tones. They have two long antennas on their head and three very prominent ‘tails’ at the end. Measuring at around 12-19mm in length and with quick movement, these household pests are known for surviving in almost any environment. They prefer dark, damp areas and female silver fish can lay between 2-20 eggs at a time. Silver fish are a year round problem that feed on carbohydrates, including linen, book bindings, cellulose and dead insects; once they find a sufficient source of food they will remain in the same area.

How can a silver fish infestation be identified?

There are a few indications to determine whether you have a silver fish infestation, including the following:

• Finding exoskeletons (Silver fish malt throughout their lives).
• Noticing irregular shaped holes in fabrics or wallpaper, the latter is a strong indication as they like to eat the glue.
• Finding yellowish stains on fabric, especially in dark and humid climates.

The differences between silver fish and bed bugs as pests

Although they both hold some similarities, there are actually many differences between silver fish and bed bugs, including:

• Appearance
• Habitat
• Motive

Silver fish look very different and are much larger than bed bugs, with their habitat generally in damp, dry atmospheres such as an attic as opposed to a bedroom. They feast on carbohydrates, mould and fungi.

What are bed bugs and what do they do?

Bed bugs are small, oval parasites that feed on human blood. Bed bugs inhabit the seams of mattresses and headboards. However, these pests can also live in small, dark spaces; this includes the back of furniture, a chest of drawers and even a crack in the wall. The reddish-brown insect measures at around 5mm in length and can leave bites all over the body, in which can cause great irritation, escalating when scratched.

Identifying a bed bug infestation

There are a few tell-tale signs of identifying a bed bug infestation in your home, including the following:

• Bites. If you are regularly finding yourself covered with small, red marks and they swell or itch when scratched, it is likely you have a bed bug infestation, as these pests feed on sedentary or sleeping humans.
• Eggs and exoskeletons. Bed bugs have an outer shell that they shed and leave behind. If you see shell-like remains on your mattress, this can be a strong indication you are suffering from a bed bug infestation. There can also be eggs present in which female bed bugs lay in small crevices. These appear to be white and oval shaped, and can be difficult to spot considering bed bugs measure at approximately 5-7 millimetres.
• Checking your mattress and headboard. It is important to check your mattress, headboard and bed frames thoroughly for signs of both the small, black bugs and their eggs. Bed bugs often leave behind small, black traces in which can be identified as faeces, or sometimes rust-coloured stains are left on mattress tags and seams.
• Sweet odours. When there is a large colony of bed bugs, they will tend to emit a sickly sweet almond smell. Bed bugs produce these chemicals in which help them to communicate, thus leaving an odour. It is important to note however, that a sweet odour is dependent on a particularly large infestation present, and not everyone will notice the smell.

How can I prepare the premises to ensure treatment is completely effective?

If you have arranged for a pest controller to visit and treat the infested premises, you should ensure that the infested room(s) are cleared of any clutter, such as furniture. Soft furnishings should also be removed and washed at the highest possible temperature, in order for the treatment to be more effective and ensure the infestation is no longer present.

Do you have a silver fish or bed bug infestation in your home? Then call TDC Pest Control today on 0800 987 0109 for your silver fish problem to be solved quickly and efficiently.