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Fix what's inviting them in.
Pest treatments work better when the house isn't rolling out the welcome mat. We dry out crawlspaces and seal up the holes pests and wildlife use to get inside. It can also make the house cheaper to heat and cool.
Crawl space services
A wet crawlspace causes more than pests.
Moisture under the house draws termites and other pests, and over time it damages floor joists and subfloors. It soaks the insulation so heating and cooling cost more, grows mold and rot, and puts a musty smell through the house.
Moisture barriers
A vapor barrier over the ground slows ground moisture from rising into the crawlspace, so it stays away from the insulation and the framing.
Ventilation
Vents in the right places pull a cross draft through the crawlspace and carry the extra moisture out.
Exclusion
Close the doors they use
A lot of pest and wildlife problems come down to simple maintenance.
- Holes, gaps and cracksWe seal the openings mice, rats and insects use, with steel wool, mortar or metal depending on the spot.
- Rotted fascia and trimA fascia board with a hole in it looks like a nesting spot to wasps, birds and squirrels. Replacing the board can be enough to send them somewhere else.
- Foundation cracksAn easy way in for rodents. Stuffing it with steel wool or mortaring it shut fixes it.
- Vents and screensTorn foundation vent screens and open soffit vents let animals into the crawlspace and attic. Confirm.
FAQ
Crawl space questions
How do I know my crawlspace has a moisture problem?
A musty smell in the house, floors that feel soft or cupped, sagging insulation underneath, mold on the joists, or standing water after rain.
Does a vapor barrier really help with pests?
Yes. Termites, roaches and many other pests need moisture. A dry crawlspace is a lot less inviting.
What is exclusion?
Sealing the gaps, holes and cracks that pests and animals use to get in, and fixing things like a rotted fascia board they're nesting in.
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Have us look under the house.
The inspection is free, and we'll tell you what the crawlspace needs.