Do It Yourself Pest Control < 2026 >

Repair tiny tears in window screens using a simple patch kit. 3. Interior Tactics (The Strike)

Before buying chemicals, walk around your home. Pests are opportunists; they need a "highway" and a "buffet." DO IT YOURSELF PEST CONTROL

If they’re already inside, choose the right tool for the job: Repair tiny tears in window screens using a simple patch kit

Use silicone caulk for windows and door frames. Use expandable foam or steel wool for larger gaps around plumbing pipes. Pests are opportunists; they need a "highway" and a "buffet

If you can see light under your door, a bug can get in. Install heavy-duty door sweeps on all exterior exits.

Snap traps are still the gold standard. Place them perpendicular to walls (where mice run) and use peanut butter—it’s harder for them to "snatch and run" than cheese. 4. Natural Alternatives

Keep woodpiles at least 20 feet from the house to avoid inviting wood-boring insects. 2. The "Seal the Deal" Phase