Properly fitted window well covers can prevent unwanted guests.

By Bill Dilworth On December 10, 2018 0 Comment

Property owners can sometimes find more than people want to live in their house. Unwanted pests look for ways to enter and find shelter in your home.

Improperly covered window wells can be an invitation to many unwanted guests.

Keep animals out with properly fitted window well covers.

Mice, birds, snakes, rats and even skunks look for easy ways to enter homes. These pests can pose health risks to your family. They spread disease and can gnaw through electrical wiring, causing outages or an electrical fire. Mice, especially, can enter holes as small as a coin. Properly fitted window wells will prevent them from sheltering in your window wells and eventually chewing their way into your home.

Window well covers deter insects

Unsecured window wells are often the perfect collection spot for dirt, leaves, and water. It makes this space a perfect breeding ground for insects. Termites, spiders, earwigs, centipedes, and crickets are just some of the creatures that can infest a basement that is not protected by properly installed window well covers. These insects can do costly damage to your property.

What else can a homeowner do?

While unsecured window wells are one of the biggest ways destructive and harmful creatures can enter a basement there are a few other things a homeowner should be doing to prevent infestations.

Seal cracks – Check your home’s foundation and seal any cracks with dense materials such as steel or copper wool. Caulking is not enough because rodents can easily chew through that porous material.
Check for gaps – Examine your home for gaps around cable wires and plumbing lines. It is easy for pests to enter basements through these locations. Seal them with steel or copper wool.
Inspect often – It is important to rid your home of any invaders as soon as possible. Check your basement for small holes or droppings that are the signs of vermin. Call an exterminator for a consultation on the best removal methods.

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