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Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist: Late Summer Edition Late summer is the perfect time to perform a seasonal maintenance check before colder weather arrives. Changing temperatures, high humidity, and lingering summer heat can place stress on your HVAC systems, attract pests, and expose weaknesses in your doors and windows or insulation. A thorough inspection now helps […]

Summer Home Inspections: Top Rodent & Pest Red Flags Summer brings increased pest activity, making thorough home inspections more important than ever. Rodents and pests seek shelter from the heat, often slipping into your home through hidden entry points. If left unchecked, these infestations can quickly escalate, causing costly damage and health risks. Knowing what

Long-Term Rodent Control: Attic & Whole-Home Protection Rodent infestations are frustrating and costly, especially when temporary fixes fail to keep mice and rats away for good. From gnawed electrical wiring to damaged insulation, these pests can cause serious harm to your home. The key to lasting protection is a comprehensive, long-term rodent control plan that

Where Rodents Are Entering: Entry Points You Forgot You’ve sealed the obvious cracks, but rodents are still finding a way inside. Mice and rats are expert squeezers, slipping through tiny gaps you might never notice. Missing just one potential entry point could invite a costly infestation. This guide highlights the commonly forgotten spots where rodents

Don’t Let Mice and Rats Into Your Attic Rodents such as mice and rats are notorious for invading attics, attracted by warmth, shelter, and easy access to insulation. Once inside, they can cause significant damage by chewing through insulation, wiring, and even structural elements—leading to costly repairs and energy inefficiency. Knowing how rodents gain access

How French Drains Help with Rodent and Pest Control Many homeowners think French drains are only for managing excess water. While their primary function is to prevent water damage by diverting runoff, these drainage systems also play a critical role in pest control—especially when it comes to rodents and other moisture-loving pests. In this guide,

Is Your Drainage System Attracting Pests? How to Protect Your Home A faulty drainage system can cause more than just wet soil — it can seriously attract pests and increase the risk of water damage to your home’s foundation. Poor drainage allows water to pool near the exterior of your home, creating the perfect environment

Foundation Cracks and Rodents: What You Need to Know Small cracks in your home’s foundation often go unnoticed but are a major cause of rodent infestation. Rodents can use these potential entry points—including gaps around doors and windows or in your concrete slab—to access your basement or crawl space and eventually your living areas. These

Rodents in the Crawl Space? Here’s What You’re Missing If you’re dealing with a rodent infestation, it may not be about what you can see—but what you’ve missed underneath. Crawl spaces and basement floors are often the first areas affected by common problems like moisture buildup, poor drainage, and lack of proper sealing. Rats and

Crawl Space Moisture Control: Stop Mold, Rot & Rodents Moisture in your crawl space is more than an inconvenience—it’s a serious risk to your home’s structural integrity and indoor air quality. Excess humidity encourages mold growth, accelerates wood rot, and creates an inviting environment for rodents and other pests. To avoid costly repairs and infestations,