PEST CONTROL TIPS FOR MANUFACTURED HOME OWNERS

Mice, insects, and other pests can be a problem for any home. Luckily there are some preventative measures you can take to protect your home and your family.

• Check all exterior vents, siding, eaves, gutters, and air conditioner vents for openings. Be sure any wood in contact with the ground is treated. Check skirting for small tears or openings where mice and other pests can gain access. If they can get under your home, chances are they can come inside.
• If you already have mice, use peanut butter as bait to capture them in traps you can set where you find the openings in your skirting. Once you feel you have captured the majority of them you should make necessary repairs to prevent re-entry.
• If you find holes in the walls you can use steel wool to fill them. Mice cannot chew through the steel wool. You can then use a wall patch to repair the holes.
• If you have an insect problem, depending on the severity, you can use a store bought insecticide (Remember to follow the instructions carefully) or it may be wise to call an exterminator. It’s a good idea to have your home inspected for termites annually, even if your mobile home has a metal roof and siding.
• Wildlife will also attempt to live in your bottom board. They can destroy the insulation and damage the floor of your home. Some local animal shelters will let you rent live traps. It’s best not to use poison outside since it could harm your pets or your neighbors pets. Once you have removed the animal repair the bottom board and the skirting.

Following these steps can help you prevent and control pest problems. Always contact a professional if the problem is too much to handle by yourself.

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