Caulking wildlife entry areas is an important, easy and effective way of controlling wildlife critters, so it's a no-brainer—just make sure you're certain the animals have been removed before sealing with caulk.
Benefits of Sealing with Caulk
The benefits of sealing your home with caulk are similar to those of making sure your attic is up to code; when implemented properly, they can both decrease your home's energy costs. It's important to have a trained expert inspect your home for small entry points. Bats and rodents are known to sneak in through holes as small in diameter as a dime.
Where Should I Caulk?
Interior Caulking
Caulking certain areas of your Houston home through which common visitors like rats gain entry will help keep animals out. Some common wildlife entry areas on your home may include:
- Kitchen cabinets
- Washing machines and sinks
- Furnace/water heater
- Floor vents
- Attics
- Crawlspaces
- Basements
Exterior Caulking
Some exterior areas of your home that curious and determined wildlife may use to get in include:
- Roofs, including eaves, rafters, fascias & more
- Windows
- Doors
- Foundations
Contact the home service professionals at Critter Control of Houston to schedule a home inspection. We can help you identify which points need to be caulked and ideally save you the headache of a possible future pest infestation.
Call 713.820.6563 today for more information on preventing pest entry and damage to your Houston home, or contact us online here: Contact Us.