There may be at least seven different ways that pests may be destroying the value of your Queen Creek home. Therefore, you need to take steps now to stop them before they destroy the equity you have worked so hard to earn in your home.

Deck 

If you have a wooden deck, then it is an open invitation for termites in many cases. If you are thinking about adding one, then consider using pest-resistant building materials. Alternatively, if it is already in place, then make sure to cover any exposed wood that termites might find attractive.

Structures Above the Roofline 

Things like chimneys, plumbing vents and other structures that stick up through your roof are an open invitation for animals, birds and pests to get into your home. You may want to consider adding caps to the top structures to help keep them at bay.

Electrical Wires 

Pests can crawl along the electrical wires entering your home. Once they are inside, then they can often multiply extremely quickly. In fact, it is estimated that 25 percent of all house fires that are from an undetermined cause are actually started by rats and mice. Make sure to keep all gaps sealed and work with an expert to stop problems inside your home.

Foundations 

Many animals would love to live under your foundation. If it is made of wood, then it is a favorite of termites too. Keeping the area around your foundation clear of debris will stop the area from being as attractive. Make sure to keep gaps sealed here too.

Roof 

Any branches that hang over your Phoenix roof can be an open invitation for termites, carpenter ants and other pests to invade your roof. Once they are there, they can often locate a way to get on into your home. They can also cause your roof to deteriorate at a faster rate.

Gutters 

Many homeowners in the rush of life do not clean their gutters frequently. This often leads to water standing in them which can be an invitation to mosquitoes and other insects to use them as breeding grounds. Therefore, make sure to clean them at least twice a year.

Consider these seven ways that pests may enter your home. Make sure to contact us for individualized suggestions and a treatment plan.

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