Pest control services in Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Towcester, Brackley, Market Harborough and all surrounding areas.
Why Honeybees Choose Roofs, Chimneys and Wall Cavities If you suddenly notice bees flying in and out of your roofline, chimney or a small gap in your wall, it is rarely random behaviour. Honeybees are highly selective when searching for a new home, and many parts of domestic and commercial buildings unintentionally provide the exact[…]
Bee Removal & Chimney Clearance Case Study iX5 Pest Control was contacted by a homeowner in Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire after ongoing concerns about a long-established bee colony within a chimney flue. The customer had purchased the property approximately 8 months earlier and had already been made aware that significant roofing and chimney repairs would eventually be[…]
Early Signs of a Wasp Nest Before It Becomes a Problem If you are noticing increased wasp activity around your home or business, you may be wondering whether a wasp nest is developing nearby. Most people do not notice a wasp nest when it first starts. By the time wasps are appearing regularly around rooflines,[…]
May 2025 – The First Call Back in May 2025, we were contacted by a homeowner who had started noticing something wasn’t quite right. It began in a way that will feel familiar to a lot of people. At first, it was just a bit of noise. Movement in the loft. The kind of thing[…]
What To Do If Bees Nest In Your Property (And Why You Should Never Kill Them) Finding bees in or around your property can be a bit of a shock, especially if you’re not sure what you’re dealing with. You might notice: Bees flying in and out of a wall, roofline or chimney A cluster[…]
Proactive Rodent Control for a High-Security, New-Build Site Commercial Pest Control Case Study Wellingborough Warehouse Snapshot Sector: Logistics & warehousing (high-value goods) Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Site status: New-build, recently operational Introduced by: Facilities Management company (Chamber of Commerce Contact) Contract start: May 2025 Service: Proactive contract for rats & mice; reactive response for other pests[…]
Non-Toxic Rodent Control That Protects People, Product and Wildlife Commercial Pest Control Case Study Rural Butchers & Event Catering Business Snapshot Sector: Food wholesale & retail (butchery) & Event Catering Site type: Rural barn conversion with public retail and back-of-house prep Risk profile: External rodent pressure due to farm location, surrounding fields and habitat Contract[…]
Containing Bed Bugs and Ongoing Rodent Protection Commercial Pest Control Case Study Residential Care Home Snapshot Sector: Residential Care Home for the Elderly & Dementia Sufferers (CQC-regulated) Site type: Multi-room care home with central laundry Initial issue: Bed bugs identified in 5 resident bedrooms First contact: Autumn 2022 (bed bug incident) Bed bug activity resolved:[…]
Contract Switch to Proactive Rodent Control Commercial Pest Control Case Study Northampton Club Snapshot Sector: Hospitality & leisure (town-centre club) Site type: Multi-room venue with public areas and back-of-house stores Previous works: Wasp nest treatments carried out by iX5 Pest Control in prior seasons Reason for change: Dissatisfaction with a national provider’s routine service Contract[…]
From Persistent Rat Activity to Proactive Control Commercial Pest Control Case Study Flower Wholesaler Snapshot Sector: Wholesale to Domestic and Commercial Clients Site type: Multi-building retail and wholesale, storage with plant room Issue: Ongoing rat activity inside buildings and intermittent activity outside First contact: August 2024 Activity resolved: Within 3–4 weeks Contract start: October 2024[…]
