Your home is a significant investment. You want your home to be a beautiful, comfortable place that you are proud to call home. No matter how many times you clean your house, paint the yard, or update the cabinets and counters – pests can enter your home and cause severe damage. This damage often goes unnoticed until an inspection or appraisal is done. Our pest control Stourbridge Company will help you identify potential problems and how to avoid them.
Termites Cause Structural Damage
Although the first problem on the list may not be surprising, it is often the most damaging. Termites are subterranean in North Carolina. This means that they dig underground and create tunnels to reach food sources. They may be digging in your soil or crawl space, tunneling underground to chew on framing and floor joists. One colony of termites can quickly grow to thousands, chewing through your flooring and wall studs. This could lead to a dramatic reduction in the home’s value or require structural repairs that cost thousands of dollars.
Carpenter Bees Damage Your Exterior Wood
Termites are not the only pest that can destroy wood elements in your home. Carpenter bees burrow hollow tubes into wood support beams and decking. Although they aren’t a large colony, carpenter honey bees can cause unsightly holes in the wood around your home. Multiple bees may even cause damage to wooden posts, railings, and steps.
Rodents can cause electrical problems
Rodents are looking for warm, dry spaces with food access. Even large rats and mice can fit through small gaps so they can easily get into your home. They will often chew on the wiring in your home once they are inside. Rodents don’t stop growing their teeth, so gnawing on objects helps to keep them short and sharp. They are located between your walls, making them easy to hold.
This is a fire hazard and can lead to damage to your home. You should immediately contact an electrician and exterminator if you are concerned about any wiring damage, such as flickering lights or a faulty outlet.
Mosquitoes Nest in Gutters
Although mosquitoes are unlikely to cause structural damage, they could cause potential homebuyers to turn their noses up at your house. Standing water, areas of wet leaves or standing water are the most common causes of mosquito swarming. If you haven’t cleaned your gutters in a while, this could be a breeding ground. To prevent standing water from breeding and mosquitoes, clean out your gutters or put guards on them.
How to prevent home damage from pests
It’s better to prevent pests from coming into your home than to repair damage or wait for an inspection to find out. Seal gaps around windows and foundation walls where insects might enter your home and patch them up.
- Use a sealant or coating to treat wood that repels pests.
- Refinish your deck, railings, and other wood periodically.
- To stop wasps from nesting, install a chimney cap.
First, get regular service from a pest control company. Regular treatments and barrier sprays will keep the pests away from your home. This will prevent damage and ensure that your home is safe and clean.
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