TDC Pest Control Sheringham

Have you noticed a large amount of wasps in the upstairs of your home? Or maybe bees have caused structural damage to your property, for example holes in your walls or damaged mortar between your bricks? Then it’s time to call TDC Pest Control, as one of the top pest control companies in Norfolk, they will resolve your pest problem quickly and efficiently.

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 Sheringham 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, we are available via our dedicated hotline 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 the differences between bees and wasps?

Aside from any differences in appearance, the main difference between bees and wasps is that wasps can become aggressive or agitated when they feel that their nest may be under threat.

Bees – Masonry bees are the main pest subject to pest control, due to their ability to create cavities and potentially cause structural damage such as drilling holes in walls. The preferred method of dealing with the bees is via the Bee Keeping Association.

Wasps – Wasps infest during the warmer months of the year. Measuring at approximately 2cm in length, with smooth, black and yellow striped bodies. Wasps tend to build nests in dark and dry corners, forming colonies and causing a nuisance in your home.

Species of bees that are subject to pest control

• Masonry bees are the smallest of the bee species that are black and orange in colour. These bees drill into brick work to create cavities to build nests, potentially causing structural damage.

• Bumble bees are the largest of the bee species. Fluffy all over, black with yellow bands and may build nests anywhere.
• Honey bees have a fluffy head with a smooth body. They are black and yellow-orange in colour and like bumble bees, can build their nests anywhere. Honey bees are the only type of bees dealt with by the British Bee Keepers Association (BBKA)

TDC Pest Fact: There are 130 species of mason bees throughout North America.

Why is it necessary to wait at least 24 hours after discovering a bees or wasps nest to have it treated?

It is normally suggested that the customer should wait at least 24 hours before contacting a pest controller about a bees or wasps nest as generally they tend to move on during this time period. If they are still prominent after 24 hours, then it is suggested that the customer contacts the British Bee Keeping Association first, and then a pest controller if the association cannot remove the nest.

What is the British Beekeepers Association and what do they do?

The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) was founded in 1874, representing the interests of 24,000 amateur beekeeper members and the 3 billion honey bees they care for when pollination activity reaches its peak. Throughout England, there are over 66 local area associations who serve their local community with support and education in the importance of bee preservation.

Cluster flies

Cluster flies are flies that inhabit properties during the summer months in order for them to hibernate, in turn ‘clustering’ together in a large volume and consequently becoming an irritant in the household. Cluster flies pose no threat to humans, as unlike other flies, they do not lay their eggs on human food. Cluster flies have also been known to emit a sweet, sickly odour which can be unpleasant in the home. It has been found however, when they do reach hibernation and head for your home, if left untreated, they prefer to return to that property year after year.

TDC Pest Fact: A female house fly can lay up to 600 eggs in her short lifetime.

How can I prevent cluster flies from hibernating in my home?

There is not any specific way of preventing cluster flies from entering your home itself. Controlling flies inside a loft or attic however can be relatively simple, by using an insecticide or vacuuming may deter the pests, but to ensure further infestation does not occur the following year, it is suggested that a professional pest controller is called to assess the environment and prevent the pests from returning in the future.

How cluster flies are treated

The characteristic ball of flies has to be established for at least 7 days until it can be treated; only after this amount of time will the insecticide affect the entire fly population. The pest controller will ‘fog’ an insecticide upon the cluster of flies. Once all of the flies have been destroyed, the bodies can easily be removed and disposed of by using a vacuum cleaner.

Whether you are experiencing a bee or wasps nest, or are suffering from cluster flies, please call TDC Pest Control today on 0800 987 0109 for one of our fully certified pest controllers to resolve your pest problem efficiently.