Resolving Pest Control Issues

Resolving Pest Control Issues

What You Can Do To Get Rid Of Pests In Your Crawl Space

by Lance Burke

If you have seen pests coming up through the vents or through your baseboards, it may be because they are coming in through your crawl space beneath your home. If you have pests in your crawl space, it's only a matter of time before they begin to come up through your ventilation, wiring, or the rest of your home. Stopping them from getting into your crawl space can be tricky, but you can get rid of pests in this opening beneath your home. Read on for helpful information.

Encapsulate Your Crawl Space

Encapsulating your crawl space can be done to help keep pests out of your home. You can do this yourself, or you can hire a professional to do this work for you. If you have water in your crawl space, encapsulating it can help keep it dry, which can also deter pests, as a lot of pests will be drawn to the moisture such as rodents, silverfish, and cockroaches. Encapsulate your crawl space to help deter pests from your home and keep your crawl space clean and dry.

Spray Often

Spray your crawl space often with a pesticide to help kill any pests that are residing inside. If you have a lot of pests in your crawl, you can use a bug bomb to kill pests inside. Follow the instructions on the bug bomb and clean up the deceased pests inside to prevent other pests from feeding on them. Spray around the edges of the crawl space and around both the top and bottom of the crawl.

Make Repairs

When in the crawl space, look around for areas that may be an entry for pests. Make any necessary repairs that you can around the crawl space and fill in openings in the crawl that can be large enough for pests. Even tiny cracks can house pests, so fill in the cracks and crevices to keep pests at bay. Repairs can also prevent water damage to your home, which can also attract pests such as termites, so be thorough in your repairs.

If you have pests in your crawl space, they may be coming up through the ground or coming in through tiny openings in your home's crawl space walls. Either way, you need to do what you can to get rid of these pests. Hire a professional pest control company to help you get rid of your pest problem.

For more information on pest control, contact a professional near you.


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Resolving Pest Control Issues

Dealing with rodents, spiders, and ants is never fun, especially when it comes to protecting your family members and pets. I began thinking about various ways to protect my family, and I realized that the best way to take care of things was going to be working with a trained professional. I met with an exterminator who talked with me about my options, and I was really impressed with his approach to pest control. Within a few weeks, our family home was a cleaner, more sanitary place, and I could sleep without worrying about scurrying insects and rodents. Enjoy these posts on pest control today.

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