Pest control services in Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Towcester, Brackley, Market Harborough and all surrounding areas.
Wasps – the traditional blight of any picnic or BBQ! Fascinating as these tiny creatures are, finding a wasp nest on your property can be alarming, especially if you are allergic to Wasp stings, have children or other vulnerable members of the household. The tell-tale meandering of large numbers of wasps in the shrubs or […]
Honeybee Cut-Outs At iX5 Pest Control we are seeing a huge increase in the number of enquiries about our honeybee removal work (sometimes known as honeybee cut-outs). In the last 3 weeks we have undertaken a number of honeybee removal jobs, including removing an established colony from the ceiling of a listed building, another colony […]
How to Spot Bedbugs It can be quite hard to spot if you have an infestation of bedbugs. Bedbugs are small, usually measuring between 1 and 7mm, brown oval insects. Bedbugs are nocturnal insects that feed on blood, animal or human, they are not fussy. After feeding their bodies are engorged with blood and change […]
What Are Stored Product Insects (SPIs) At iX5 Pest Control we often receive enquiries from people advising they have tiny creatures all over their kitchen, and sometimes also in other rooms of their homes. A few carefully targeted questions usually help us identify the likely suspects as potential stored product insects, and a full site […]
How to Attract Bees this Spring There are over 250 bee species in Britain, some of which are solitary, some annual colony formers and some which live in a continual colony (honey bees). One thing they all have in common is that they feed predominantly on nectar and pollen. Bees are fantastic little garden helpers, […]
Carpet Beetles (Anthrenus spp) There are 3 common species of carpet beetle, the varied carpet beetle, the museum beetle and the common carpet beetle; with the varied carpet beetle being the most common of these in the UK. Adult varied carpet beetles are around 3-4mm long. They have a speckled appearance caused by scales on […]
Many people I talk to are surprised to hear that cockroaches are more common than you might think in the UK. However, when you consider the rate they can multiply and how easy cockroaches and their eggs can be transferred between different locations, it should really come as no surprise. How Do Cockroaches Infest a […]
Pest Control Seasons We are often asked if different pests have different seasons for peak activity. The answer for most pests is yes, and for the remainder there are times of the year where their activity is certainly increased, or at least more noticeable. The calendar below gives a summary graphical representation of the most […]
DIY Pest Control We are often asked about DIY pest control and whether we can provide rodenticides or equipment for customers to use themselves in homes or gardens. Whilst in some situations, people may be able to undertake effective pest control themselves, there are a number of issues with DIY pest control treatments, particularly in […]
What Should I Ask When Making an Enquiry With a Pest Control Company? What Should I Ask When Making a Pest Control Enquiry? It is unlikely that many people would have considered what they should be asking a pest control company, at least until they have pest activity and need prompt advice. However, asking the right […]
