Overall Pest Proofing

tomgr8 · 10-26-2004, 04:17 PM

Pest Proofing
Almost all pest and rodent infestations begin outside buildings. Pests enter through holes and cracks in the home's exterior. How a home is constructed can greatly affect which pest problems you experience. Here are some tips for "pest-proofing" your house.

Reduce shelters such as piles of bricks or lumber and leaf litter.
Keep ground cover at least 18" from the home's foundation.
Trim trees and shrubs so they do not touch the home.
Use yellow "bug lights" to attract fewer insects.
Ventilate the spaces under decks and sheds.
Don't keep pet food outside on patios or decks.
Keep pets either in or out. Dogs and cats that run in and out are more likely to carry fleas into the house.
Keep gutters unclogged and repair any areas that get poor drainage.
Ventilate the attic and basement crawlspace to minimize excess moisture and humidity.

10-26-2004, 04:17 PM	#1
tomgr8 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 22	Overall Pest Proofing Pest Proofing Almost all pest and rodent infestations begin outside buildings. Pests enter through holes and cracks in the home's exterior. How a home is constructed can greatly affect which pest problems you experience. Here are some tips for "pest-proofing" your house. Reduce shelters such as piles of bricks or lumber and leaf litter. Keep ground cover at least 18" from the home's foundation. Trim trees and shrubs so they do not touch the home. Use yellow "bug lights" to attract fewer insects. Ventilate the spaces under decks and sheds. Don't keep pet food outside on patios or decks. Keep pets either in or out. Dogs and cats that run in and out are more likely to carry fleas into the house. Keep gutters unclogged and repair any areas that get poor drainage. Ventilate the attic and basement crawlspace to minimize excess moisture and humidity.


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