Rat 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:[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

Rats Love Kitchen Extensions

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

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[…]