As temperatures begin to rise, many animals will become more active. If squirrels, raccoons, or bats get into your home, you’ll likely hire an animal control company to remove them. However, without locating and sealing off the areas where they entered your residence, you may see these unwanted guests return in the future. Fortunately, wildlife exclusion prevents animals from entering your home again. Read on to learn more about this type of pest control service. 

A Guide to Wildlife Exclusion

What is it?

Wildlife exclusion is the process of identifying and blocking potential animal entry points on your property. These may include gaps around doors, windows, plumbing pipes, and electrical wires, holes in your roofing or siding, or dislodged chimney and vent flashing.  

How does it work?

Your pest control team will install netting, chimney caps, or wire mesh over entry points so that animals no longer have access to your space. Additionally, they’ll spray nontoxic repellents to keep wildlife away from the area. Your technicians will clean up droppings, musk, pheromones, and other materials to sanitize your property, prevent health issues, and deter animals from being attracted to your home. If they find any nests, they’ll relocate them away from your property. Keep in mind that you may need to hire a home improvement contractor to repair more extensive damages to your roof, siding, or other building materials 

Why is it necessary?

Wildlife exclusion is necessary as a preventative measure since animals often return to the same nesting sites from year to year. Wildlife exclusion is a humane option, as it keeps animals from potentially getting stuck, injured, or dying in your home. You’ll also save money by not having to pay for animal removal services repeatedly.

Can you do it yourself?

Wildlife exclusion involves the installation of flashing, caulk, roof vents, ridge guards, or chimney caps on your property. In addition to sometimes being difficult to find, you’ll need to know how to install these materials safely and correctly. As a result, it’s best to leave the job to pest control professionals. 

When you need wildlife exclusion to keep animals away from your property, get in touch with AllPest Pest Control & Wildlife Removal. They provide insect and rodent control solutions to homes and businesses throughout Lewisburg, OH. Call (937) 884-5646 today to book an appointment for pest control, and visit the website to learn more about termite inspections, bedbug treatment, and bat removal services.