After a thorough inspection, keep pests outside, where they belong

04.12.09

If your haunt is warm and cozy, then everyone wants to come inside, including the pests. But most of us draw the line at squirrels, mice and bugs! Here are some prominent ways to keep them outdoors and away from your home.

First of all, you should assess your vulnerability. Do a walk-around outside your home and look for gaps in the facing that might offer access.

Caulking and weatherstripping are used primarily to keep out cold air, but bugs and small rodents can ram into very small gaps, so these methods can be a great way to seal out pests, too. Make sure to replace deliver or missing pieces of weatherstripping as soon as you find them.

Use wire to cover large gaps, and then cover them with lop off or siding. The wire will keep the pests from chewing through and getting inside your home. You can fill smaller gaps with stiletto wool and then cover them with trim or caulk. Expanding foam is a great way to fill in larger gaps, like the exemplar where utilities enter the home.

Source: Chicago Daily Herald