Benefits of Professional Home Sealing
Pest control is sought out only after an infestation has already occurred in many cases. However, once you notice an insect or rodent problem, it is sure that a certain amount of damage has already been done. So instead, many homeowners and commercial property owners opt for home sealing or pest-proofing to prevent an infestation.
What is home sealing?
Home sealing in the pest industry is a preventative approach to pests in your home or business. Home sealing does not require any chemicals or pesticides and instead focuses on sealing potential pest and wildlife entryways to a property. Home sealing includes, but is not limited to or always all-encompassing of, the following steps to eliminate the chance of pests entering your home:
Sealing cracks, crevices, and holes in the home’s foundation
Sealing the roof, chimney, and vents on the top of the home
Removing gaps in doorways and door frames
Repairing or replacing screens or windows with holes or tears
Caulking and sealing gaps with wire mesh in utility lines and plumbing fixtures
Adding rodent guards to the garage door weather seals and replacing old gaskets
Dusting cracks, attics, basements, walls, plumbing, and around the lines of the property
Home sealing pest prevention is best done by a professional pest control service and has the following benefits:
Home sealing minimizes the chance of an infestation
The most significant benefit of sealing a property from pests is that it significantly reduces the chance of an infestation. With fewer entry points, bugs, snakes, and rodents have little opportunity to find food or shelter in your residence. Additionally, creating a less hospitable environment for insects, rodents, scorpions, and other wildlife will noticeably diminish their ability to thrive within your home. Finally, the fewer pests, the less you worry about expensive damage, disease, or illness carried by unwanted creatures.
Home sealing saves energy and money
A surprising but sensible benefit of home sealing is that it closes off points where heat and air can enter or leave your home. People spend thousands of dollars every year keeping their living spaces comfortable just to have it seep through poorly sealed cracks and crevices in their walls or doorways. Home sealing closes these gaps and keeps your hard-earned money in your pockets.
Home sealing prevents possible water damage
Plumbing leaks are often found during the process of home sealing process or inspection. Unfortunately, when small leaks continue for months or years without being noticed, you will not only find yourself out sizable amounts of cash, but you will also have created a haven for pests to breed and thrive. Termites, especially, find damp wood caused by leaks inviting, causing severe damage to the home’s roof and foundation.
Home sealing increases the safety of your home
Ensuring there are no tiny gaps for bugs to enter your home or business also protects your property. For example, holes in window screens and garage doors not flush with the driveway invite intruders, and we’re not just talking about the flying or slithering kind.
Pest-proofing a property is not only the most humane way to deal with pests, but it is also convenient. On average, homes that have taken the precautions to prevent creepy-crawlies in and around their living quarters simply see fewer pests.
Get customized home seal and pigeon removal and control solutions in Phoenix Valley with Russell Pest Control. Our licensed team will seal your outdoors, indoors, and doorways to restrict pests and insects. We offer trapping, clean-up, and prevention to rid your home of pigeons. Call for a free estimate today.
