Pest control services in Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Towcester, Brackley, Market Harborough and all surrounding areas.
How to Identify a Hornet in the UK There seems to be some speculation regarding hornets, especially on social media, so in this article we hope to help clear the confusion and tell you more about the hornet and in particular how to tell a hornet and a wasp apart. There’s a range of key […]
Honey Bees in Higham Ferrers When you work in the world of pest control, no two days are ever the same and every call we receive presents a unique challenge. Earlier this year, for our experienced team at iX5 Pest Control, the challenge was an established honeybee colony housed in a decaying Ash tree located […]
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 […]
Carpet Beetles Carpet beetles are a common yet unwelcome pest found in homes across the UK. These tiny insects can cause significant damage to carpets, clothing, and other items made from natural fibres. In this article we aim to provide understanding of carpet beetles, their appearance, habitat, and feeding habits. Additionally, we’ll discuss the different […]
What are Honeybee Swarms? Each year between around April and July, almost every colony of honeybees will naturally swarm. This is regardless of whether the colony is kept in a hive by a beekeeper or is a feral colony living naturally in a tree or other location. Swarming is the honeybees natural method of reproduction. […]
What Are Silverfish? Although harmless to human health, silverfish are pests and can cause damage around the home. They get their name from their silver colouration and from their fish like shape and movements. In this blog article we take a closer look at silverfish, how to identify them, why they are a pest and […]
Protecting Your Home From Moths We have all heard or perhaps even used the phrase when describing material that has seen better days as “moth eaten”. This saying has been derived from experience, you may not be old enough to remember your mother or grandmother using moth balls in wardrobes and chests of drawers, years […]
Winter Pests We are all used to seeing ants, bees and wasps in the summer months and we tend to think that pests just disappear over the winter, but that is far from the case. In this article we will take a look at which unwanted visitors are likely to find your home irresistible this […]
How to get rid of bedbugs Some of the old nursery rhymes and sayings are really rather grim, take the nursery rhyme “Ring a ring of roses” which refers to the plague and spotting the marks and lesions, more frightening rather than reassuring isn’t it? Another such tradition with a sinister meaning, is the popular […]
How to become a bee keeper? After a very busy summer spent relocating and removing bees from premises all over the county, one question that has cropped up often is: How to become a beekeeper? In this article, we share top tips and advice and also the benefits of becoming a bee keeper. The Importance […]
