Pest control services in Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Towcester, Brackley, Market Harborough and all surrounding areas.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rats Love Kitchen Extensions Home renovations, particularly kitchen extensions, are a popular way to enhance the value and functionality of a home. However, these structural changes can sometimes lead to unforeseen complications, such as permitting unwelcome guests into your home—pests, specifically rats. In this blog article we take a look at a recent case of […]
Rats and Drains You may or may not be aware but rats live in the main sewage / drainage network and can often find their way out of this through various ways, into your property. They can be found in both the foul and surface water drainage systems. Drainage defects account for around 70% of […]
For many in the UK, keeping chickens is not just a hobby, but a passion. The fresh eggs and the joy of watching these feathered friends cluck around the garden are just a couple of reasons why people love them. However, there’s a pressing concern that often surfaces: Do chickens attract rats? It’s a valid […]
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 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 […]
We often get asked which traps are the best pest control traps. The simple answer is that there are many different types of pest control traps and each serves its own purpose depending on various factors, such as the target pest species, the location of pest activity, the pests current food source, and whether the […]
As the evenings gradually get darker and the temperatures start to drop, now is the time to check the external structure of your property for potential pest access points. Whilst rodent activity inside properties can happen at any time of year; when temperatures start to drop in the autumn, rodents start searching for warmer nesting […]
