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The presence of pests in the home can significantly reduce the value of a piece of property. To protect your house from a bug invasion, I.C. IT Home Inspection in San Antonio, TX, recommends installing a few security measures. They specialize in all home inspection services, including pre-listing and new home inspections, protecting you whether you are planning to buy or sell.

Pests initially enter a home during cold weather seasons, but they can nest for months and years to come. While the inconvenience of ants or stink bugs can be resolved with a visit from the exterminator, certain pests can cause lasting damage. Mice and other rodents, for example, gnaw away at walls, compromising the foundation of a house.

Protect against the damage brought on by these critters by ramping up your exterior security and preventing pests from entering your home in the first place.

Here are some security measures these home inspectors recommend:

  • Create A Home Barrier Spray: A home barrier spray or spray perimeter is the first line of defense against pests. Spray insect or rodent repellent around your home, including over exposed areas in the foundation, soil, and plants, to stop pests from entering your home.
  • home inspectionPlug Holes & Gaps: During a home inspection, an inspector will point out any gaps, holes, or crevices in the building or foundation that leave you susceptible to unwanted pests. Seal these gaps to keep pests out of your home and to maintain the integrity of your property.
  • Install Attic Screens: Birds, squirrels, bats, and mice have a tendency to sneak into your attic and make their home there. However, the simple installation of an attic screen blocks these noisy and potentially dangerous pests from entering your house.

If you are looking to sell your home, purchase a new home, or the builder’s warranty for your home is about to expire, contact I.C. IT Home Inspection for a full property inspection. Call (210) 473-5212 or visit their website today for more information.

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