Pest control services in Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Towcester, Brackley, Market Harborough and all surrounding areas.
Current and potential new customers are often surprised how much technology is involved in pest control when we discuss what we can offer. Whilst many aspects of pest control are rooted in years old trapping and prevention techniques, technology is playing an increasing part in what we do, and brings many advantages with it. What[…]
As the evenings gradually get darker and the temperatures start to drop, now is the time to check the external structure of your property for potential pest access points. Whilst rodent activity inside properties can happen at any time of year; when temperatures start to drop in the autumn, rodents start searching for warmer nesting[…]
Moles, Molehills and Tunnels Whilst moles appear sweet and gentle to some, moles, molehills and tunnels cause significant issues for property owners and farmers. It is for these reasons that mole pest control is important. The tunnels can collapse resulting in accidents and injury to people or animals, whilst the earth mounds (molehills) they create[…]
One topic that isn’t mentioned much is bats and pest control. It is important before undertaking any pest control treatment that a thorough survey is undertaken, both in respect of the particular pest in question, and for potential bat activity in the property, as it is illegal to disturb a bat roost or cause harm[…]
Cluster flies are particularly noteable in some properties, usually in rural areas, in the spring and autumn. Whilst there is a specific species of common cluster fly (Pollenia rudis), there are four other species which vary in size and colour, so it is possible to have mixed populations of flies in one building. By way[…]
Rat Proofing in Drains Rats are known to be prevalent in sewers throughout the country. This gives them an underground highway direct to every property connected to mains drainage, and a significant number of rat infestations in properties can be linked to drainage. This could be through collapsed, defective or incorrectly installed drainage pipework allowing[…]
Tackling A Wasp Nest in Moulton It has been a busy couple of weeks at iX5 Pest Control. Thankfully when it came to tackling a wasp nest in Moulton, Northampton it was really very simple. The nest (pictured above) was located in a tree near the back door, so the homeowner, understandably was most keen[…]
This week we had a call to attend a honey bee swarm that had taken up residence in a bush in a garden in Guilsborough, Northamptonshire. When you look at this first picture you can see why the homeowner called us. Luckily, the swarm was at a low level, so our bee expert Matt found[…]
