The hot and humid environment of Heber-Overgaard is favored by many species of pests, including ants, termites, roaches, and rodents. Pest problems of some type afflict every local home sooner or later. If you’ve been lucky enough to avoid them so far, it’s only a matter of time. However, you can minimize your risk by learning how pests commonly enter homes and working to keep them out.

Oftentimes, pests come in through an open window or door. Even if your windows are screened, any holes in the screen are enough for small pests like ants, flies, and wasps to slip through. While it can be tempting to leave the doors and windows of your Heber-Overgaard home open on hot summer days, make sure there are undamaged screens in place or pests might come in with the cool breeze. Even if you tend to keep your windows and doors shut, pests can slip in around the frames if the sealant has grown too old.

Holes or cracks in the exterior of your Heber-Overgaard home also serve as common pest entry points. Even larger pests, like rats, can slip in through a space as small as half an inch. Stay on the lookout for gaps in your siding, roofing, and foundation. Insects and rodents will exploit these gaps to infiltrate your house and make themselves at home. If you discover any such openings, use a weatherproof sealant to close them off and keep pests outside.

It’s also fairly common for pests to get in through pipes and vents. To the average bug, these important components of a house’s infrastructure are highways into the heart of your home. While you may not be able to fully seal these potential entry points, you can at least exclude larger pests like rodents and roaches by placing mesh covers over vent openings and using drain stoppers or covers.

Get in touch with Friendly Pest Control today if you want us to pest-proof your home in the Heber-Overgaard area!