How Are Pests Getting In?

It is not uncommon to catch sight of an unwelcome pest inside your home or workplace. During spring or summer months, an opened window or tear in a screen can be an entry point for pests but in the winter, property owners are left asking: where did they come from? Depending on what type of insect or rodent you are dealing with, there is an unlimited number of ways that these critters creep inside! 

If you are currently dealing with an insect infestation or can’t seem to keep vermin away, let our team of experts offer a bit of insight into where these pests might be getting in. 

Common Entry Points for Pests 

No matter the construction date, size or style of your property, there are always sensitive areas sitting just out of view. While humans might overlook these, insects are quick to seize any opportunity of getting indoors. 

Windows and Doors: An opened window may as well have a tiny welcome mat, encouraging bugs to sneak indoors. Even when windows and doors are closed, there are ways of creeping in. Cracks or openings around frames or sills can admit smaller insects like spiders and ants. 

Roofing: roof rats have earned this name for a reason! While Norway rats scurry around at the ground level, roof rats are keen to use heights to their advantage. Vulnerable roofing areas, like those overrun with moss, can soften and pull away protective layers, allowing rodents like rats, mice and squirrels to sneak inside. 

Air Ducts: Air conditioners and dryer ducts are beneficial to any space but they can also be beneficial to pests looking for a warm place to settle down. Everything from ants and spiders to mice can creep in this way. 

You!: No one wants to admit that they are responsible for their own infestation but, unfortunately this is sometimes the case. Pesky critters like bed bugs and fleas are quick to latch onto human hosts, allowing themselves to be carried inside on clothing. If these biting bugs weren’t bad enough, termites and carpenter ants are also common hitchhikers, being carried in on wooden materials, usually fire wood. 

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These are just a few prime examples of where property owners can expect to have insects sneaking inside. Luckily, there are local pest experts committed to eliminating current infestations and preventing new ones. Local experts are familiar with the pests in your area and the best methods to keep them out.