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Freedom Pest Control > Pest Control > Prepping Your Home for Fall
Bob RusticiPest Control, Raccoons, rodents, Squirrels, TipsSeptember 15, 20170 Comment0 Likes

Prepping Your Home for Fall

As the fall temps roll in, the same cooler weather that sends us all outdoors leaf peeping drives insects and rodents indoors – and potentially into our homes — looking for shelter. Mice, squirrels, cockroaches, spiders – these are the most common threats to your home this time of year. They pose not only health hazards through bites and bacteria, but also can cause structural damage as well, chewing through electrical wires and insulation. There are steps you can take to protect your home at this critical time – here are our Top Ten:

  1. Critters look for points of entry – don’t make it easy for them! Check your home thoroughly for cracks and crevices they can squeeze through, paying close attention to the areas where utility pipes come in. Seal any openings properly with caulk and steel wool.
  2. Check for tears in screens and repair them. Consider installing door sweeps to seal up those door-to-floor spaces.
  3. Schedule a chimney inspection to check for structural weakness, and screen any chimney and vent openings.
  4. Check the basement foundation and windows for loose mortar. Repair where necessary, and install weather stripping around the windows.
  5. When you schedule that first firewood delivery, make sure to store it a minimum of twenty feet from the house and garage.
  6. Eliminate water collection spots, like leaking pipes and clogged drains.
  7. Check garbage barrels and recycling bins for cracks and replace where necessary.
  8. When it comes time to bring in those holiday decorations, be sure to inspect the boxes thoroughly before carrying them into your home. They’re often prime nesting sites for mice.
  9. Check room and basement corners for evidence of spider activity, like webs and egg sacs. Vacuum up promptly; each sac can release up to 1,000 baby spiders!
  10. Be vigilant about keeping food containers sealed to keep the cockroaches out!
  11. Need more information? We’re happy to help! Call us at 1-877-PESTS-55 to speak to one of our specialists anytime.
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