Most homeowners have a crawl space, or a small area in between the ground and your home. Normally, they're about 3 or 4 feet in height, which is why they are not easily accessible for humans. However, these spaces are accessible to pests that can easily crawl underground and make a home in your crawl space. These areas are often warm, as they are near pipes and heat ducts that lead to your home. It doesn't take a large opening for pests to wiggle their way into this space and possibly your home. Consider these tips to keep pests out of your crawl space.
For years, these areas have been prone to heat and moisture, which creates humidity and may cause wood to moisten and rot, Basement Repair noted. This development attracts carpenter ants and termites that begin to viciously eat at the wood in your crawl space. Because of the area they're in, this destruction can go one for years before a homeowner notices. Yet ants aren't the only ones that may occupy a crawl space. Rodents love them too, and will multiply quickly in their new home. In one year, mice may be able to produce six or seven litters. Hornets and wasps may also infiltrate crawl spaces and potentially get inside your home, which could lead to dangerous attacks or stings.
For years, these areas have been prone to heat and moisture, which creates humidity and may cause wood to moisten and rot, Basement Repair noted. This development attracts carpenter ants and termites that begin to viciously eat at the wood in your crawl space. Because of the area they're in, this destruction can go one for years before a homeowner notices. Yet ants aren't the only ones that may occupy a crawl space. Rodents love them too, and will multiply quickly in their new home. In one year, mice may be able to produce six or seven litters. Hornets and wasps may also infiltrate crawl spaces and potentially get inside your home, which could lead to dangerous attacks or stings.