Established in 1995, we are one of Somerset's foremost independent pest control companies. We specialise in the control of rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, fleas, wasps, bed bugs, carpet moths, beetles and pigeons. IDM provide safe and effective pest control services to a wide range of commercial customers throughout the region including factories, offices, nursing homes, shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels.
Non-commercial customers include schools, churches and private houses and we are also approved contractors to local authorities. In the current climate local authorities are cutting their services and putting up the charges for those that they still provide. IDM provides domestic pest control at very competitive rates, with a quick response to call out.
Having worked as contractors to local authorities on many occasions and we are very experienced in providing the discreet, safe and efficient service you expect for your home. Pest infestations are not only inconvenient, they can be expensive.
Non-commercial customers include schools, churches and private houses and we are also approved contractors to local authorities. In the current climate local authorities are cutting their services and putting up the charges for those that they still provide. IDM provides domestic pest control at very competitive rates, with a quick response to call out.
Having worked as contractors to local authorities on many occasions and we are very experienced in providing the discreet, safe and efficient service you expect for your home. Pest infestations are not only inconvenient, they can be expensive.
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Cockroach droppings - cockroaches leave a dust of black/dark brown droppings that are cylindrical & less than 2mm wide if water is scarce.
Damage - cockroaches are omnivorous and will eat almost anything, food stuffs, organic goods including leather, books, paper, clothing and animal matter (such as hamster or rabbit droppings - as well as their food).
They will also consume packaging, plastics etc.
Cockroaches can only be controlled by regular inspection and treatment.
IDM offer service contracts for these and all other pests where ongoing control is required.
Damage - cockroaches are omnivorous and will eat almost anything, food stuffs, organic goods including leather, books, paper, clothing and animal matter (such as hamster or rabbit droppings - as well as their food).
They will also consume packaging, plastics etc.
Cockroaches can only be controlled by regular inspection and treatment.
IDM offer service contracts for these and all other pests where ongoing control is required.
Adult bedbugs are 5mm long.
All species of bed bug feed on warm blooded animals.
Cimex lectularius is the bedbug that feeds on blood from humans, which can result in painful bites.
They are usually found in bedrooms but hide in cracks and crevices during the day.
Before feeding they are a flattened oval shape and light brown, but become rounder and darker after feeding.
They are nocturnal and attracted to both the warmth of our bodies and the carbon dioxide in our breath.
Bedbugs are becoming an increasing problem in this country and around the world.
All species of bed bug feed on warm blooded animals.
Cimex lectularius is the bedbug that feeds on blood from humans, which can result in painful bites.
They are usually found in bedrooms but hide in cracks and crevices during the day.
Before feeding they are a flattened oval shape and light brown, but become rounder and darker after feeding.
They are nocturnal and attracted to both the warmth of our bodies and the carbon dioxide in our breath.
Bedbugs are becoming an increasing problem in this country and around the world.
Carpet moths can cause severe damage their larvae cause to clothes, fabrics, furs, leather and carpets.
This species comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and colour but generally they resemble a ladybird in shape with their colour ranging from black to brown and even white and yellow.
Adults generally 2-3mm long.
The adults are not a pest in your home as they tend to live outside and eat nectar and pollen.
Larvae hatch from the eggs and are called 'Woolly Bears' due to their hairy appearance.
These eat natural fibres and can cause damage to carpets and furnishings.
This species comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and colour but generally they resemble a ladybird in shape with their colour ranging from black to brown and even white and yellow.
Adults generally 2-3mm long.
The adults are not a pest in your home as they tend to live outside and eat nectar and pollen.
Larvae hatch from the eggs and are called 'Woolly Bears' due to their hairy appearance.
These eat natural fibres and can cause damage to carpets and furnishings.
Worker ants are 4-5mm in length but the Queen can be as big as 15mm.
Queens lay their eggs in the spring in nests that are typically in soil but can be in brickwork or under bark.
Garden Ants are attracted to sweet foods and leave a pheromone trail back to their nests for other ants to follow to the food source.
The majority of black or garden ants will only come into your home to forage for food and are attracted by sweet and sticky substances.
Ensure that there is no readily available food source in your home.
Queens lay their eggs in the spring in nests that are typically in soil but can be in brickwork or under bark.
Garden Ants are attracted to sweet foods and leave a pheromone trail back to their nests for other ants to follow to the food source.
The majority of black or garden ants will only come into your home to forage for food and are attracted by sweet and sticky substances.
Ensure that there is no readily available food source in your home.
Generally speaking when found in domestic situations the householder by having a thorough check of stored food stuffs can locate the infested item and dispose of it.
This combined with thorough cleaning of the affected area is normally sufficient to deal with the problem.
We at IDM are always happy to advise on this or any other pest problem.
This combined with thorough cleaning of the affected area is normally sufficient to deal with the problem.
We at IDM are always happy to advise on this or any other pest problem.
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