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 Attract Bees this Spring
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, […]
Pest Control Seasons
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 […]
Honey Bee Swarm Rescue In Guilsborough
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 […]