Pest Proofing Your Home for the Fall
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With cooler temperatures arriving, many pests begin looking for a warm spot to weather the winter, and that spot is your home. We will discuss ways to pest proof your home and stop them from getting inside in the first place.
1. Screens should be installed on all windows. Take this change of season to inspect them for holes or tears that might start letting pests in. The finer the stuff-it copper mesh, the greater the protection.
2. Seals around doors should be checked for dry rot or installed if you are without them. If light or air is getting in, then pests can too. If you don’t have door seals, it looks like you have a weekend project in line.
3. Utility or cable lines are also spots that can be culprits for letting unwanted pests in. You can use a foam sealer to spray and fill in the cracks to keep pests out.
4. Foundations, soffit and facsia, and exterior walls should be checked for cracks and sealed or repaired as needed. A good outdoor caulk may be just the ticket for smaller cracks in seams or siding.
5. Signs of moisture are bad for you but good for bugs. Locate any areas that are holding moisture and you’ll find the area that pests will flock to. Check for condensation on pipes that are causing moisture to gather.
6. Garbage receptacle placement should be away from the home to keep pests from taking a free ride in. Now is a good time to hose them out and clean around the area. Moving any rotting leaves or debris.
7. Attic vents can be pest proofed by installing pest proof mesh over the access points. While this won’t work for smaller insects, it will keep the mammalian pests from becoming tenants.
8. Be up to date on pet pest prevention and don’t let Fido’s flea treatment lag. Preventing pests from riding in on your animal is much easier than trying to treat your home. Also, keep their food in sealed containers and don’t leave food out all day long.
9. Keep your recyclables rinsed before placing them in the recycle bin. Little bits of food is enough to call and sustain a number of unwanted pests.
10. Take trash out regularly and reduce clutter to help keep pests from having a place to hide and feel at home.
By taking a few of these precautions, you can keep unwanted pests out of your home, avoid infestation and reduce the need for pest control later. |
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By utilizing prevention, we are able to avoid infestation. The finer the stuff-it copper mesh, the greater the protection. By taking a few of these precautions, you can keep unwanted pests out of your home, avoid infestation and reduce the need for pest control later.
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By :
genny brown
Submitted
2012-01-25 08:06:42 |
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