Autumn is a wonderful time of year — leaves show brilliant colors, there’s a refreshing crispness in the air — but, unfortunately, more bugs and rodents are finding their way into your home.
As the season changes, insects and other critters are searching fo places to hunker down for the col weather and scoping out new foo sources.
A recent survey conducted on behalf of Tomcat found 73 percent of consumers said they would do whatever it takes to get rid of rodents. More than 21 million households see rodents in their homes every winter, and more than 60 million households experience insects indoors. Insects and rodents can be a real health hazard, bringing dirt and diseases into your house.
While everyone is spending more time at home, they’re also noticing signs of unwanted visitors in their homes more than ever before.
Why wait to discover evidence of pests in your home to take action? If you wait until you see one insect or rodent, there are likely many more already lurking in the nooks, crannies — and walls — of your home. The best way to deal with these unwanted intruders is to be proactive, and keep them out of your house in the first place.
To help you better prepare to prevent bugs and rodents from entering your home this fall, here are some tips:
2. Block them from entering Rodents
Rats and mice can enter your home through small holes, cracks or crevices — even as small as a dime. Check your home’s exterior for holes or cracks and seal with caulk, expanding foam, or weather-stripping depending on the size and where you find th holes. When possible, use these flexible materials in combination with those that rodents can’t chew through, such as steel wool, hardware cloth, galvanized sheet metal and cement.