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Exclusion - An essential Part Of Pest Control
Dec 22, 2020
Exclusion Offers Protection Against Pest Invaders
We’ve been spending a lot more time in our homes lately. The role of sanctuary and “protector” has become critically important in these changing times, when not only extreme weather but also deadly viruses have been threatening our sense of security. Yet as diligent as we are, something sinister has been slipping past our defenses and infiltrating our homes with increasing frequency. We’re talking about a different kind of threat—pests.
Sharing our homes with family members can be stressful enough during the health crisis and the last thing we need are unwanted houseguests, especially those of the four, six, and eight-legged varieties. Pests may not leave the toilet paper roll empty, throw their wet towels on the floor, or leave piles of dirty dishes lying around, but they will forage voraciously through your food supply, literally get in your hair, and make an unsanitary mess of your house. Pests can be very destructive and damage the building materials of your home as well as furniture and belongings. They bring along pathogens, bacteria, and diseases that are hazardous to your health.
Unfortunately, pest populations have been growing out of control
in recent years due to climate change. That extra warmth and moisture in the atmosphere creates ideal conditions for many of the world’s insects, rodents, and other nuisance wildlife. As a result, they live longer, growing larger, and reproducing more prolifically than ever before. For homeowners, that means more problems than ever before. Why? Because those pests are naturally inclined to seek shelter in our homes. Perhaps you’ve noticed them. Or, then again, maybe you haven’t. Most go to considerable effort to avoid being detected, only coming out in the darkness, and hiding in areas that are seldom seen, like basements, attics, closets, underneath floors, within walls, and inside our furniture. It is very common for a homeowner to be unaware of them until they finally see actual signs of their presence: gnawed-on furniture, contaminated food, waste droppings, chewed-up wires, holes in the walls, and other property damage. Other times, you may not know you have a pest issue until a family member notices bites and scratches on their body or becomes ill.
Whether you realize it or not, recent studies
indicate that most homes have hundreds of unwanted pests living inside at any given time. You might be saying to yourself, “Not my home— I keep it clean, and my house is fairly new!” But the truth is, it doesn’t matter how clean you keep your house; you still have the recipe for what pests are attracted to: food, water, warmth, and protection from the elements. They don’t care how frequently you dust or if your clothes are clean and neatly folded in a drawer or dirty and thrown on the floor. Newer homes are just as vulnerable to pest infestations as older ones. Houses are simply not built with pest control in mind. You might be shocked to learn how easy it is for them to get in. A termite
can squeeze through a crack as narrow as a sheet of paper. A mouse needs only a dime-sized hole
to gain entry and has teeth strong enough to chew through wood, vinyl, plastic, rubber, and in some cases, even aluminum and fiberglass. The same is true for squirrels
and other small rodents.
Meanwhile, a cockroach
will happily hitch a ride on your clothing, grocery bag, or luggage. A bat only needs an opening 3/8” wide. Snakes easily find their way in through plumbing and sump holes. Loose siding, missing shingles, crumbling caulk, an exposed pipe, an ill-fitting dryer vent, an accessible crawlspace—these are open invitations for pests. Yes, something is indeed coming down your chimney and eating your cookies, but it is not Santa.
While we cannot help you with your two-legged cohabitants, we can assist you with the chronic problem of pests. We offer an ideal solution that will effectively stop pest infestations and keep them from recurring. It’s a service provided by pest control professionals called exclusion. Exclusion, combined with treatment to eliminate existing pests, is one of the smartest investments you can make to protect your home and your family. Experts
agree that the best way to eliminate pest infestations is to prevent access to your home as much as possible.
That is what the exclusion process is —systematically closing up the entry points of your home to stop pests from finding a way in. It is a multi-step process that begins with a thorough inspection to assess what pests may already be present and an evaluation of your home’s construction to identify potential access points that need fortification. Holes, gaps, and crevices will be sealed. Certain materials will be added and/or replaced, and changes are incorporated to thwart the pests’ attempts at access and discourage the desire to come inside. Exclusion can be performed for your entire home or business or utilized for specific problem areas. It is a terrific idea to incorporate exclusion when a new home is being built.
If you are already facing a pest issue, don’t worry—exclusion can be, and frankly, should be, made an important part of the treatment. Even the foremost experts at the CDC
recommend it. Without exclusion, the chances they will make it back in increases. The longer you do nothing, the more dangerous, destructive, and costly the infestation becomes. So please —don’t wait, and don’t waste your time and money on over-the-counter products that don’t work well. Make a professional pest exclusion plan a key part of your regular home maintenance.
In Vacaville, California, and the surrounding areas, one company stands out above the rest: Cascade Pest Systems, the top-rated pest control specialist in your community. Nobody knows pests like we do, and we also have another critical advantage over other companies that makes all the difference—we are a full-service construction company. With our skills, experience, and knowledge of building materials, no one is better at creating a custom-tailored pest exclusion plan for your home than us. Give Cascade a call
today, and let’s talk about what we can do for you.
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