Commercial Pest Control Case Study Archives

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[…]

Cockroach Infestation in a Northampton Student Property

Cockroach Infestation in a Northampton Student Property At iX5 Pest Control, we take pride in our expertise to tackle even the most challenging pest infestations. This detailed case study blog outlines our response to a severe German cockroach infestation in a Northampton student property. With thorough inspections, a strategic treatment plan and consistent monitoring, we[…]

Rat Infestation in a Northamptonshire Food Business

Rat Infestation in a Northamptonshire Food Business Client: A food business located in Northamptonshire, UK Issue: Rat activity in food preparation and storage areas Property: A very old building, extensively converted. Outcome: Rat entry points identified, proofing work completed and no further activity detected. Background A food business in Northamptonshire contacted iX5 Pest Control after[…]

Successful Bumble Bee Removal at Dunstable Site

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[…]