How To Keep Bugs Out Of Siding

Caulk is cheap easy to apply and can go a long way towards keeping bugs out.

How to keep bugs out of siding.

Keep your lawn well trimmed. Ensure that the length of your garden hose will reach the vinyl siding you wish to clean. Mow your lawn frequently enough that the grass can be kept short. You can easily spot mouse droppings this way.

Play pause space step 2. Maintain the garden so that weeds are removed and the entire area is debris free. First vinyl siding has tiny weep holes at the bottom of each course panel to allow moisture to escape. I d use dusts but the ready made hole is far to small.

Buy standard full expansion foam for large holes. How to keep flies off of vinyl siding step 1. I take advantage of these tiny holes using pyrethrin aerosols and an injection straw. Store boxes off the floor in your basement or garage.

Clutter provides places for mice to hide and reproduce. Use caulk to patch small cracks in foundations and siding or use it to seal joints where the siding meets the roof or foundation. Using your garden hose with the spray attachment on wash down your siding. Keep your home clutter free to avoid attracting mice.

Turn on your water spigot to maximum output. Add caulk around window frames as well as around any air intake or exhaust grilles. Use diatomaceous earth around the perimeter of your home. Keep back shrubbery and tree limbs in check by clipping them whenever they get too close the siding of your house.

There are a few spots in siding where you can successfully introduce insecticides. Apply a 6 foot band around your home and especially in places where spiders are frequently sighted.