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Proactive Rodent Control for a High-Security, New-Build Site

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

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

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

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

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[…]

Free 30-Minute Pest Audit for Businesses in Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes

Free 30-Minute Pest Audit for Businesses in Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes This September, October and November, iX5 Pest Control is offering all businesses across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes a free 30-minute pest audit. Hosted by our Managing Director, Matt O’Donnell, this limited-time offer is designed to give businesses clear, expert insight into their level of[…]

Squirrels in the Loft

Squirrels in the Loft At iX5 Pest Control, we understand that squirrels can be an emotive subject. Many of us enjoy seeing these agile, curious creatures in our gardens or local parks. However, the perception can change dramatically once squirrels find their way into our homes—particularly the loft. When this happens, they can cause significant[…]

Bees With a View

Bees With a View A Buzzing Start to Spring This Spring has been exceptionally busy for the iX5 Pest Control team. We’ve received a flurry of bee-related enquiries, many of them in truly spectacular settings. From idyllic farmhouses nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside to modern apartments overlooking peaceful canals, our bee experts have been hard[…]

Rodent Proofing

Rodent Proofing During the winter, we visited a home in Silverstone to provide advice on how to prevent rodent activity. The homeowner had discovered an unwelcome mouse in the garage, so Matt O’Donnell returned to offer practical proofing tips to help prevent a reinfestation. Mice can squeeze through incredibly small gaps—roughly the size of a[…]

The iX5 Pest Control Difference

The iX5 Pest Control Difference When it comes to pest control, iX5 Pest Control stands out from the competition by providing a truly professional service with an unwavering focus on customer care. Unlike many pest control companies that simply lay bait and hope for the best, we take the time to investigate the root cause[…]