How to Keep Wintry Pests Outside
Colder temperatures send wintry pests,
such as rodents, spiders and cockroaches, searching for food, water and shelter
inside our homes. Mice are a common winter nuisance and only need a space the
size of a nickel to enter a home.
To keep these pests outside:
Colder temperatures send wintry pests,
such as rodents, spiders and cockroaches, searching for food, water and shelter
inside our homes. Mice are a common winter nuisance and only need a space the
size of a nickel to enter a home.
To keep these pests outside:
- Seal any cracks and holes on the outside of the home, including utility and
pipe entrances. - Put screens on vents and openings to chimneys.
- Replace loose mortar and weather-stripping around the basement foundation
and windows, and at all entry doors. - Keep attics, basements and crawl spaces well ventilated and dry.