Mice Archives - iX5 Pest Control

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:[…]

Rodent Proofing

Rodent Proofing During the winter, we visited a home in Silverstone to provide advice on how to prevent rodent activity. The homeowner had discovered an unwelcome mouse in the garage, so Matt O’Donnell returned to offer practical proofing tips to help prevent a reinfestation. Mice can squeeze through incredibly small gaps—roughly the size of a[…]

Effective Mouse Control in a Large Detached House

Effective Mouse Control in a Large Detached House Mouse infestations are a common problem for homeowners, and without prompt action, these small rodents can cause significant damage and pose health risks. At iX5 Pest Control, we specialise in humane and effective mouse control solutions, ensuring that properties remain safe and pest-free. Our expert technicians conduct[…]

Stay One Step Ahead with Our Pest Calendar

Stay One Step Ahead with Our Pest Calendar Pests are a year-round challenge, with their activity levels peaking at specific times based on seasons, breeding cycles and weather conditions amongst other factors. With the iX5 Pest Control Calendar, you can stay informed about when pests are active and when they’re at their most problematic. This[…]

Mice FAQs

Mice FAQs Even though they might look cute and friendly (especially in cartoons!), there aren’t many things as startling as unexpected scuttling sounds or sightings of mice in your home! In addition, mice can carry disease and cause considerable damage to your home if an infestation is not properly dealt with. Having mice is not[…]

Mouse Pest Control in Silverstone

Mouse Pest Control in Silverstone The Investigation When we arrived at the property, the mouse in question had been disposed of but, from the description we determined that it was a house mouse. The homeowner was right to call us out, as when you have one mouse you can very quickly have a major problem[…]

Keeping Pests Away From Your Bins

Finding pests in your home or garden is an unpleasant (and if ignored, potentially costly) experience. The aroma from rotting waste in your bins is attractive and enticing to pests, and often the very reason pests are drawn to your property. We all need to dispose of waste so how do we stop these uninvited[…]

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[…]