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Pest Control: Keep Out Unwanted Guests

November 7, 2015 By xmlrpc Leave a Comment

Fall and winter are huge seasons for having guests over. Sometimes, though, those guests are furry and unwelcome. Rodents and bats love to break in as the weather gets colder, so what can you do to keep them out? thisoldhouse.com posted an article called “Pest Control: How to Keep Furry Invaders Out” which has some great tips for pest-proofing your house. Tips include:

  • Reinforce your window and door frames.
  • Trim back trees to reduce access to the roof.
  • Fill in gaps in the siding, roof, and foundation.
  • Use pebbles or stones as barriers to the foundation.
  • Cover your chimney with a chimney cap.
  • Cover your vents with hardware cloth.

Click the link to read more about these tips and others and keep out unwanted guests this winter!

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