From the smallest insects to crafty rodents, these uninvited guests often find ingenious ways to enter your living spaces. The presence of pests can not only be a nuisance but also a potential health hazard and destructive to your property.

Whether you're dealing with common culprits like ants and mice or more elusive pests like bedbugs or termites, implementing preventive measures is key. Being aware of how they easily gain entry and what actions to take will help to avoid infestations.

Garages and Basements

Pests often find their way into homes through points of entry in garages and basements. These areas, while serving as valuable storage spaces, can inadvertently become pathways for unwelcome bugs and rodents. Older garage doors with poor gaps or seals can allow a slew of pests to gain access to this space.

Basements can provide pests with easy access through cracks in the foundation or gaps around windows. These areas can also attract pests like cockroaches and spiders, taking advantage of the dark, damp environment. To minimize access to these spaces, it's crucial to take steps to secure entry points, reinforce your defenses against potentially invasive pests, and seek professional pest control if you suspect a pest problem.

Windows and Doors

Windows and doors provide ideal pathways for many pests. When seals around windows become aged from the elements it can create small cracks you may not notice. Ants and cockroaches can fit through these seemingly invisible gaps around windows. As they scurry around inside they have the potential to spread bacteria and even carry diseases that can negatively affect your family's health.

Dryers, Vents, and Exhaust Fans

These openings in homes often make it easy for pests to come in. Be sure to frequently inspect vent dampers to ensure they aren't stuck open or broken and are functioning properly. Cracks in the foundation and siding are among the more vulnerable spaces as bugs and rodents can squeeze through surprisingly small openings.

Steps to Protect Your Home and Family

Staying vigilant and knowing what potential “weak points” exist in your home where pests commonly find their way in will go a long way to preventing infestations. Even the most informed homeowners and newer homes can be vulnerable to unwanted pests.

Preventative and proactive actions include:

• Perform a twice-yearly inspection focusing on these spaces and seal or replace any weather seals or gaps.
• Keep all trash and yard debris a good distance from your home. Household trash and leaf piles can attract unwanted pests to these areas.
• If you suspect a pest problem contact a professional to perform a thorough inspection and a treatment plan. Oftentimes pests remain unseen until there is an infestation but will leave telltale signs such as droppings.

If you see signs of a pest problem or suspect an infestation contact us for a free inspection at 1-888-616-8739 or visit us online for more information about our services. At Eagle Pest Services, we offer specialized pest management plans, proudly offering exclusive Health Packages, to efficiently handle all your pest concerns.