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Why Wasp and Hornet Nests Are Going to Cost More to Treat This Year If you’ve had a wasp nest or hornet treated before and need professional pest control again in 2025, you may be surprised by the cost difference. Historically, pest controllers have widely used a product known as Ficam D® (a powder insecticide)[…]
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[…]
Removing Wasps From a Northampton Ceiling At iX5 Pest Control, we pride ourselves on offering professional and efficient pest control solutions for homeowners. Recently, we were called to a property in Northampton where the homeowners had noticed an unusual influx of wasps around their ground-floor air vent. Upon closer inspection, it became clear that these[…]
How to Spot Wasp Activity With the warm months encouraging vibrant garden life, we also encounter less desired guests, including wasps. Identifying wasp activity early can prevent potentially larger problems. This article will guide you through spotting wasp nests, distinguishing between wasps and bees, and what steps to take if you discover a nest. Identifying[…]
How Long Do Wasps Live? Wasps are often feared, mainly due to their painful sting. But these fascinating creatures do more than just bring an annoyance to your summer picnic. Let’s delve into the world of wasps and understand their lifespans, habitats, behaviours, diets, and crucially, the essential roles they play in our ecosystem. More[…]
How does pest control get rid of wasps? What many people do not realise is that wasps serve a very important purpose in our ecosystem and food chains. They are great pollinators and also predate on other insects; so not quite the nuisance that everyone believes them to be, but we all recognise that having[…]
Wasps – the traditional blight of any picnic or BBQ! Fascinating as these tiny creatures are, finding a wasp nest on your property can be alarming, especially if you are allergic to Wasp stings, have children or other vulnerable members of the household. The tell-tale meandering of large numbers of wasps in the shrubs or[…]
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[…]
