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Termites, ants, mice, and all the other pests that you would rather never have as a house guest are attracted to structures because they find food, moisture, or a place to hide or live. It can be one of these items or a combination of two or more that draws pests to your house or garage. If you want to have fewer pests in and around your home, use the following check list and begin the pest proofing of your home.

1. Clean rain gutters twice a year. (May & November)

2. Keep all food trash in a pest proof container.

3. Seal all holes in the foundation near ground level.

4. Keep all trees and shrubs pruned away from the house.

5. Caulk all cracks around doors and windows.

6. Install door sweeps on all exterior doors including the garage door.

7. Make sure attic and soffit vents are screened.

8. Make sure all water drains away from the foundation.

9. Stack firewood away from the house and 12″ off the ground.

10. At least once a year walk around your house while it is raining to affirm that water is getting in the gutters, down the spouts, and away from the foundation. The base of the house should be the first area to dry once the rain stops. Correct the deficiencies that you find.

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