Proofing Services
To effectively protect your home from pests and rodents, thorough proofing and sealing are essential. Here are some actionable steps:
Seal Cracks and Crevices: Use caulk or sealant to fill gaps in walls, around windows, and between bricks or tiles. This helps keep insects and rodents from entering your living spaces.
Install Door Sweeps and Weather Stripping: Add door sweeps or weather strips to close gaps under entry doors. This prevents rodents and insects from squeezing through.
Cover Subfloor and Foundation Holes: Close gaps or holes in your subfloor using durable mesh screens. This will keep pests from entering from beneath your home.
Secure Roof and Attic Openings: Check for gaps in your roof and attic. After treating the space, install mesh screens or sealant to block future entry by roof rats, possums, and other pests.
Inspect Regularly: Hire a professional pest control technician for a full survey and inspection. They can identify potential entry points and areas that need reinforcement.
By following these steps, you create a strong barrier that reduces the need for chemical treatments, keeps pests out, and protects your home’s key living areas.
Sealing entry points helps block pests and rodents from entering your home, reducing the need for chemical treatments. It provides a preventive barrier that protects common areas, kitchens, gardens, and perimeters.
For small cracks and gaps, caulk or silicone sealant works well. Larger gaps may require expanding foam, steel wool, or weather stripping. Mesh screens are also effective for covering larger holes or vents.
Installing door sweeps or weather stripping on entry doors will close the gap between the door and floor, making it harder for rodents to squeeze through.
While some entry points are easy to spot, professionals can perform a thorough inspection and identify hidden or less obvious areas that need proofing, ensuring better protection.
Proofing significantly reduces pest entry, but it’s most effective when combined with regular monitoring, good sanitation practices, and occasional treatments for any existing pest issues.
It’s ideal to inspect your home every few months, especially at the change of seasons when pests are more likely to seek shelter indoors. Check known entry points and any areas where weathering or settling may create new gaps.
Fall is typically the best time to pest-proof, as rodents and insects start seeking warmth indoors. However, sealing entry points is beneficial year-round to maintain consistent protection.
Commonly overlooked areas include dryer vents, roof eaves, utility line entry points, and gaps around HVAC or plumbing. Inspect these areas closely, as pests can use even small gaps to get inside.
