H & H Pest Control Blog

Winter is just around the corner... and colder temperatures bring more than just cozy nights in front of the fire and holiday gatherings. As temperatures drop, rodents that live outside during the rest of the year start seeking warmer environments to call home. 

If you're noticing gnaw marks, scratches or droppings in your home, you may suspect you have a rodent infestation. But how do you know for sure?

Waterproofing your basement prevents mold and mildew that makes you sick, and it increases the value of your home because it keeps your basement dry. Instead of a damp, dark place you use for storage, you can turn a dry basement into extra living space with basement waterproofing, whether you use it for more bedrooms, an office, or a game room. And, you’ll keep your lungs free of the mold spores that thrive in damp places.

Once you get rid of rodents, you must use preventative rodent control to keep them from coming back into your home. Rodents look for a warm, dry place during the cooler months, and when the spring rains come. Rodents are a health nuisance, and they cause property damage. Removing them doesn’t keep new rodents from coming in. You have to seal your home, plus remove temptations such as food and water.

When you find a termite infestation in your home, or even on your property if it’s close to your home, you need to get rid of them as soon as possible. Termites do a lot of damage, and they can do it quickly. Though you should look for signs of termites throughout the year, you should pay close attention in the spring and summer months, especially if you have an dead tree or any stumps close to your house. If you implement termite control and follow other termite prevention tips throughout the year, you can keep them from damaging the structure of your home.

Almost everyone loves having a basement. It’s an additional space in the home, can be used for a variety of things and holds a lot of opportunity. If your home has a basement, one of the first things on your list should be waterproofing. Depending on the area you live in, it could save you a significant amount of money in the long run to the tune of about 30% return on investment.

Termites live underground in huge colonies, but given the right opportunity, they can — and will — get into your home. These pests love wooden structures, but they’re happy to find a meal in a variety of environments. How do termites invade your home, and what can you do to maximize termite control?

Your home may be the biggest investment you ever make. Basement waterproofing serves as an important method for helping to protect this valuable asset.

If you notice signs of termite damage, you need to check your home for termites. Signs include swarmer wings laying around, piles of mud or sawdust near the walls and windows and termite tubes of mud on the woodwork. A termite infestation is difficult to get rid of, so if you have a suspicion that you have termites, contact H&H Pest Control and Waterproofing to treat the infestation. If you notice the infestation in an old stump that is not close to your house, you can try some of the DIY baits and sprays to help keep them away from the house. If you notice that the DIY baits and sprays are not working, you may need to bring in the professionals, especially if the nest is close to your home or an outbuilding.

Termites can do a lot of damage to your property, including chewing through floor joists and rafters. You should always look for signs of termites throughout the year, but especially during the spring. As soon as you see the signs, you should implement termite control practices immediately, especially if they are chewing through the structural beams of your home.