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Pest Exclusion Services In Central Wisconsin
In today’s greener marketplace, pest exclusion is an essential component of any pest management plan. Gone are the days of pest control services blanketing your property with chemicals to wipe out an infestation. These days, more people are choosing to apply the principles of integrated pest management, a more holistic and healthy form of pest control that works with the environment, biology and natural life cycle of pests to help curb populations.
One of the most important aspects of this approach to pest management is known as exclusion. Pest exclusion is a preventative tactic that involves sealing up areas of your building where pests are likely to enter – essentially, denying pests access to home or business in the first place. The following is a look at how pest control services apply pest exclusion tactics to prevent infestations from occurring.
Why pest exclusion is important?
Exclusion is essentially the first line of defense against any pest invasion. The idea behind this integrated pest management tactic is that it’s much easier (and safer for the environment) to simply keep pests out than to root out an infestation once it takes hold. Unfortunately, because insects and rodents are small and sneaky, many buildings have cracks, holes and other entry points that make ideal doorways for pests. 1st Choice Pest Control will do a thorough inspection of the building for vulnerable areas and fortify them wherever possible.
How pest exclusion works?
The key to pest exclusion is sealing and securing all possible points of entry into the building. Of course, some parts of the building must remain ventilated and open to some extent; the point is to make sure that there are no unnecessary open entry points. It’s also important to minimize possible traffic routes for insects and critters by keeping windows shut and screen meshes fastened and in good repair.
Other exclusion tactics recommended by integrated pest management experts involve keeping any organic matter away from the exterior of the building – including trash, compost, mulch and even fallen leaves – as these have a tendency to attract pests. Finally, removing inviting food, water, nesting and breeding sources from the inside of the building will help to create inhospitable conditions for pests.
Implementing a pest exclusion plan can be a huge undertaking, especially for a large facility. For best results, bring in a pest management company to provide expert advice and solutions.
The benefits of pest exclusion
There’s no doubt that exclusion creates a win-win scenario for your home or business. Along with keeping pests outside where they belong, other benefits to implementing exclusion tactics around your property include:
Reduced Chemical Use: Looking for a way to moderate the use of pesticides in your home or business? Exclusion is considered a green practice because it prioritizes proactive, non-chemical solutions.
Fewer Pest Problems and More Time Saved: One of the best things about exclusion is that you don’t have to wait for a problem to get started — as a preventive measure, exclusion helps you keep pests away before there’s a problem. Get a leg up by sealing off entry points before the season arrives. Plus, you can begin exclusion right away as part of any IPM plan.
Increased Energy Efficiency and Decreased Impact to Your Bottom Line: When inspecting your property, you’ll want to look at your business with a bug’s eye view. How might an insect, rodent get in here? You’ll begin to notice cracks, holes and places in need of repair that you’ve never noticed before–hiding in plain sight. You’ll also notice things that may need to be replaced, like the crack in a the foundation that offers a perfect pest entry point.
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