Protect Your Property from Pests
Exclusionary Work
Exclusionary Work
Exclusionary Work
Exclusionary work involves a proactive, structural process of sealing and strengthening entry points—such as gaps, cracks, pipes, and vents—to keep mice and rats from infiltrating a building. This method acts as a permanent, non-chemical defense strategy, often employing durable materials like metal mesh, concrete, or steel wool to secure the structure.
Exclusionary Work
Exclusionary Work
Key Components of Exclusion Work:
- Inspection: Conducting a thorough and detailed assessment to uncover all potential entry points, often hidden in basements, roofs, or foundations.
Exclusionary Work
Key Components of Exclusion Work:
- Sealing & Fortification: Closing holes with materials that rodents cannot gnaw through, such as steel mesh, concrete, metal, or specialized sealants.
Key Components of Exclusion Work:
- Targeting Common Entry Points: Securing vulnerable areas like utility lines, door gaps, foundation cracks, and vents.
Key Components of Exclusion Work:
- Long-term Prevention: Unlike traps or bait, which are reactive, exclusion provides a lasting barrier to prevent rodent access, decreasing the need for pesticides.
It's essential to note that mice can squeeze through openings as small as a nickel, while rats can fit through openings as small as a half-dollar.