Pest Prevention

Trim all vegetation away from the structure; a minimum of 8-10 inches is preferred.

Make sure to keep grass mowed and avoid dense groundcover within 3 feet of the building.

Vegetation and the shelter it provides may allow insects or rodents entry.

Refrain from stacking storage or wood products up against the structure. Keep yourself aware of the conditions surrounding your structure, paying particular attention to landscaping materials such as bark that may be up against the siding. Remove any earth to wood contacts.

Closely inspect areas where pipes, wires, cables and the like enter your building for gaps. These holes can allow rodent and insect entry. Medium grade steel wool works well to seal holes of this type. Remember a mouse only needs 1/4 of an inch to gain entry into a structure.

Be sure to routinely remove any wet debris such as fallen leaves or moss from your roof, making sure to pay special attention to valleys and gutter areas. Insects can survive quite well in a pile of wet leaves! This is a good time to check for tree branches that may be in need of trimming.

Repair any leaky roof, gutter or plumbing problems, again removing any excessive moisture that will encourage insect activity. Weather permitting, remove sub-area vend covers during the spring and summer. This will allow additional ventilation and reduce the likelihood of excessive moisture conditions.

Recommendations for Rodent Control

Pet food and water should never be left out overnight, inside or outside. Store pet food in containers with tight fitting lids, preferably in metal garbage can style containers.

An open door just increases the possibility of rodent entry. All doors, including garage doors, should be kept closed when not in use. Check weather-stripping especially on bottom of exterior doors to make sure it is in serviceable condition.

We recommend removing feeders in close proximity of structures. If removing them is not an option, keep them clean and don't allow birdseed or squirrel feed to accumulate under the feeder. We also recommend that you store excess feed in sealed metal containers.

Refrain from leaving ripe fruit, vegetables, or fallen nuts under trees or in the garden.

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