Pest Proofing Your Attic: 3 Ways to Keep Pests Out

It sucks to have an unwelcome visitor inside your home. Especially when the unwelcome visitor happens to be a pest that’s made itself at home inside your attic. Luckily, there are three effective ways to keep pests out of your attic.

Cover Any Holes or Openings

Have a professional properly address any holes or openings on your house’s exterior. Be sure that all pests, if any, are removed from the house before proceeding. When you seal the openings, be sure you cover at least three to four inches of the space surrounding the edges. This will help prevent any pests from gnawing at and breaking the seal. 

Consider adding vent covers to soffit vents if uncovered. Also, you may want to install some heavy-duty steel screens to your attic vents. Be sure to use one that doesn’t block airflow. 

Trim Trees and Remove Attractions

Trim your tree limbs so that rodents no longer have easy access to your attic. Be sure that your tree limbs are not in jumping distance from your house. Otherwise, certain pests, like squirrels that can jump up to six to eight feet, will be able to get into your attic with ease. 

You also want to remove attractions from around your home such as food sources. This will help prevent attracting unwanted attention from animals. You can eliminate certain food sources by ensuring that your trash bins are closed tightly. You can opt to feed your pets inside the house as well. Also, remove any nuts or fruits from your yard that may have fallen from your trees.

Eliminate Moisture

There are several insects that are attracted to moisture because they need it to survive. Any leaks that could be causing water to pool onto the floor of your attic will lead insects into that area. Annually schedule roof inspections for any leak identifications and repairs. 

Your attic might also get too humid if the space has no proper ventilation. In this case, consider installing roof vents or adding a dehumidifier to control the moisture in that area. This will deter rodents from entering.

Conclusion

It can sometimes be quite difficult for homeowners to keep pests out of their homes using DIY methods. It’s best to contact a pest control professional, like Gibson Pest Control,  to safely and effectively eliminate pest problems in your home.Ccontact us today for more information.