As the weather gets colder here in the 拉斯维加斯 and 亨德森 areas, people will want to spend more time indoors, 不幸的是, so will common pests and 啮齿动物. 昆虫等蟑螂, 蜘蛛, 蝎子; and 啮齿动物 like 老鼠, 屋顶的老鼠 will seek shelter to survive the winter, there’s nothing more inviting than a warm cozy home.

Keeping 害虫s Out Of Your 首页

Insects and 啮齿动物 alike can introduce diseases and bacteria into your home, can also cause a lot of damage. Understanding how to keep these pests out is the first step to ensuring a comfortable, 害虫免费的冬天.

Below are 8 pest proofing tips to make sure that bugs and 啮齿动物 stay out of your home this winter.

Make sure needed ventilation points are screened off on the exterior of your home. 阁楼通风口, 基金会通风口, roof soffits and other exterior entry points should be inspected to make sure they’re in good condition.
Keep your garage and crawl space dry. Insects and 啮齿动物 are attracted to places they know they can get water. Keeping these areas dry, free from excessive humidity, will help to detract these unwanted pests.
Seal up any cracks in siding, stucco, piping. Using exterior grade silicon is a quick solution to stopping entry.
Keep food preparation and storage areas clean and tidy. Leaving food and crumbs out is an invitation to pests like 蟑螂, 蚂蚁, 啮齿动物. Keeping dry foods stored in airtight containers is also recommended.
Inspect your windows and doors. 挡风雨条, 受损的窗框, doors that don’t close correctly are all easy entry points to your home. Replace or repair window screens for an added level of protection.
Keep landscaping materials and pl蚂蚁 away from your house. 保持树木, bushes and pl蚂蚁 trimmed so they don’t touch your home is an easy and effective way to keep pests away. Trim tree branches back away from your roof. Don’t make it easy for 啮齿动物 to access your roof.
Don’t let pests hitch a ride into your home. Bringing in the holiday decorations from the garage or storage shed? Make sure pests don’t hitch a ride in storage containers, just one 蜘蛛 can spawn hundreds of babies.
Don’t leave pet food outside, keep bird feeders away from your house. 啮齿动物 love any food, so leaving these items outside is an open invitation to a never ending buffet.

自己动手 & Keep The 害虫s Out of Your 首页

The above are a few ways you can protect your home from pests moving in this winter. A little work will help to keep the bugs and 啮齿动物 out, your family comfortable. 然而, if you do encounter a pest or rodent problem this winter, seeking the advice of an experienced 虫害控制公司 can help you rid of these unwanted visitors.