If you are tired of pests getting into your house, you can take steps to ensure that your home is pest-proof. These steps will help keep the pests far away from your home and allow you to enjoy your house without fighting back against various pests.
Keep Plants Away
It is great to have a yard full of vegetation. Plants are relaxing and can increase the curb appeal of your home. However, you don't want plants to be right up against your home. When plants make contact with their home, they provide a pathway for tiny pests to travel into your home. That is why you will want to remove or trim back any trees or shrubs that come into direct contact with your home. You will also want to use rock coverings near your home instead of mulch, which can attract pests. Save the mulch for flower beds that are not right next to your home.
Seal Around Doors and Windows
Check your doors and windows, and ensure that they are adequately sealed. Caulking is used around windows, but caulking can get worn down over time. If the caulking is chipping or falling away, replace it. Check your window screens; if they have holes in them, apply a patch or get a new netting put on your screens.
Around your doors, ensure that the sill is adequately sealed and fastened to the floor. Ensure that the weather stripping around all doors is still in good shape; if it is not in good condition, work to fix it.
Look for Other Cracks and Gaps
Look for other cracks and gaps around your home. Check your foundation, siding, utility lines, pipes, wiring, and cables, and ensure that no small holes could allow a pest to get into your home. If you find a gap, seal it up.
Work with a Pest Control Professional
It is important to work with a pest control professional if they are bugging your home. They can work with you to develop a treatment plan to get rid of the pests. Then they will work with you on a prevention plan to keep the problems away for good.
If you want to keep pests away from your home, ensure that your vegetation is not touching your house—seal around windows, doors, and any other opening around your home. Then, work with a pest control professional to get rid of any pests present in your home and come up with a strategy to keep them away for good.
