Just when you thought you were safe from summer bees, flies and mosquitos, along come the cooler temperatures and spiders, cockroaches and rodents. Don’t let your home become a warm haven for these critters, follow these tips and keep them OUT!
Look for cracks and holes outside your house, especially around where cables and pipes enter. Make sure they are sealed, mice and rats can fit their bodies through surprisingly small holes!
While you’re checking around those pipes, make sure there are no leaks or clogged drains. Pests need water to survive, don’t provide it for them!
Screen the vent to your chimney, if you have one and keep your basement, garage, and any other storage areas clean and dry.
Check basement window and foundation and fix any loose weather stripping or mortar.
Install door sweeps and fix those screens. Check weather stripping around all doors and windows.
Store firewood at least 20 feet from your home. Insects and rodents like to nest in wood piles so don’t allow them easy access to your house or garage.