No matter the time of year, it’s never too early to get a head start on wildlife prevention for pest hibernation season. Hibernation-proofing your property ensures critters don’t make a home in your home during the colder months. Here are some ways to make sure your Boston home stays pest-free this winter season.
Wildlife Prevention Techniques
There are plenty of wildlife prevention steps you can take before the winter season arrives to make sure your home is ready and remains wildlife-free. When you’re getting ready to hibernation-proof your home, use the following wildlife prevention techniques:
- Inspect your property: Before you start any wildlife prevention, inspect your property’s foundation to look for cracks and openings. Check around the roof as well, and note any missing shingles or holes.
- Secure openings: Make sure crawl spaces and doors don’t have openings wildlife can slip through. If you have any pet doors, secure them with a covering. Cover chimneys and roof vents with chimney caps or screening.
- Clean up: If your property will be unoccupied during the winter, clean it out well in advance. This includes taking out all food, including canned goods. Perform a deep clean with ammonia-based products to ensure proper sanitization. Make sure to landscape your property’s exterior by picking up any yard debris where invasive wildlife could hide. Trim vines or tree limbs close to your roof that could provide access to your home.
- Perform regular maintenance: If you notice any roof damage, such as broken shingles or cracks near eaves, repair these potential entry points. Fill any holes in siding as well as cracks in your foundation.
- Hire a wildlife removal expert: Pest control isn’t just a reactive measure. In fact, preventative pest control can be one of the most effective wildlife prevention techniques. A pest control expert will know exactly what to look for and help get your home up to standard for the winter.
The Problem with DIY Wildlife Prevention
Proper wildlife prevention to hibernation-proof your home can take time and effort. You’ll want to make sure your property is protected using tried and true techniques and have it done right the first time. That’s why if you’re looking to remove unwanted pests or prevent them from entering your home, you’ll want the experts at Critter Control® of Boston.
Rely on Professional Wildlife Prevention with Critter Control® of Boston
Critter Control® of Boston uses non-toxic, chemical-free and humane methods to remove pests safely and effectively. Our team of wildlife removal technicians provide long-term wildlife prevention by using proven strategies and corrective solutions. We’ll quickly and accurately diagnose and address problem areas that could lead to a severe pest infestation.
Whether your Greater Boston property is overrun with invasive wildlife or you want to prevent a problem from starting, rely on the professional wildlife removal experts at Critter Control® of Boston. Call us today at 617-975-0440 to schedule your inspection and receive a free estimate for our humane and efficient invasive wildlife removal services.
