The holiday season is approaching, and you may be preparing to have guests over. But the holiday season is also a time of year when many unwanted guests want to come in and find a warm place to lodge. What can you do to keep these stowaways away? thisoldhouse has a great article called "Pest Control: How to Keep Furry Invaders Out", which has some great tips to protect your home from bats, rats, etc. These 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 learn about these tips and more for effective winter pest control.
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