Pest control services in Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Towcester, Brackley, Market Harborough and all surrounding areas.
Did You Know We Are Beekeepers? At iX5 Pest Control, we are not just experts in removing pests; we are also dedicated beekeepers, passionate about protecting and preserving our vital bee populations. Our commitment to responsible and ethical pest control includes our approach to honeybee management, ensuring these essential pollinators are treated with care and[…]
Bee Advice For Tenants If you live in a rented property and suddenly find you have a swarm of honeybees take up residence, or you find you have moved into a property which already has honeybees living in the building, the information below is intended to assist you understand who is responsible for dealing with[…]
Successful Bumble Bee Removal at Dunstable Site We recently received a bumble bee removal enquiry from a company headquartered in Manchester, requesting assistance with a bumble bee infestation in a small portable accommodation cabin on their site in Dunstable. The bees were entering underneath the cabin, posing a potential risk to event staff using the[…]
Why Live Removal is Preferred Over Eradication for Honeybees What would you do if you discovered a bee colony hidden within the walls of your home? A colony of honeybees crafting their intricate wax hive unseen. The instinct might be to banish these uninvited guests at any cost, but what if the answer isn’t eradication,[…]
Bees In Buildings During the Spring and Summer each year we receive a huge number of enquiries regarding bees in buildings as we have specialised in working with bees. Most enquiries are about Honeybees, but some are about Bumble bees or other types of bees. We should make clear from the outset, for several reasons[…]
Northampton Honey Bee Removal Introduction In the bustling Eastern District of Northampton, a colony of honeybees had made an unexpected home in the external wall of a second floor flat, much to the consternation of its residents. This detailed account provides insights into a non-invasive, environmentally friendly, and safe method employed to deal with such[…]
The Fascinating World of Queen Bees Honeybees play a crucial role in our ecosystem, particularly in pollination. At the heart of each colony is the queen bee – a single, dominant female that governs the hive’s activities. A Glimpse into a Queen Bee’s World Leadership of a Hive: Unlike any other bee in the colony,[…]
Honey Bees in Higham Ferrers When you work in the world of pest control, no two days are ever the same and every call we receive presents a unique challenge. Earlier this year, for our experienced team at iX5 Pest Control, the challenge was an established honeybee colony housed in a decaying Ash tree located[…]
What are Honeybee Swarms? Each year between around April and July, almost every colony of honeybees will naturally swarm. This is regardless of whether the colony is kept in a hive by a beekeeper or is a feral colony living naturally in a tree or other location. Swarming is the honeybees natural method of reproduction.[…]
How To Get Rid of Bees Bees are extremely important insects as far as our ecosystems are concerned. Without them many of the crops that we rely on would not be pollinated potentially leading to food shortages, did you know that there are around 70 crops in the UK which depend on our Bee pollination?[…]
