Pest entry point sealing and bird spike setup

Where pests get inside your home

Rodents, bugs and even birds aren’t picky—they’ll squeeze into the smallest cracks they can find. Door gaps, vent holes, crawl spaces and wall openings are all common pest highways. If you skip pest entry point sealing, you’re giving these critters easy access. Once inside, they settle in quickly, often unnoticed until the damage is done.

Getting a full inspection is the first step. Pros look for problem spots you might overlook, like pipe exits, roof joints and crawl space corners. Then they use strong materials like steel wool, copper mesh or expanding foam to plug each hole. Crawl space pest barrier installation also adds a line of defense underneath your house, cutting off moisture and pest entry together. One homeowner I spoke with sealed their vents after hearing strange scratching—within days, the sounds stopped completely.

Pairing multiple pest-proofing methods gives the best results. It’s not just about blocking pests—it's about stopping the cycle before it starts.

Barrier methods that actually work

Once pests find a way in, they rarely leave on their own. Rodent proofing service can stop mice and rats from slipping through foundations, siding and attic vents. It often includes steel mesh covers, weatherstripping upgrades and sealing wall gaps tight with chew-resistant materials.

Crawl space pest barrier setups not only block bugs and rodents but also improve air quality and reduce moisture. And insect exclusion sealing around windows and doors keeps ants, spiders and roaches at bay. Every season brings new threats—summer ants, fall mice, winter rats—so keeping up matters. Ever stayed up chasing a spider with a shoe? That was me last fall, until a sealing job stopped them cold.

So what’s one easy upgrade you can do right now to keep pests out?

Add bird spikes to finish the job

Birds may not chew wires or nest in your walls, but they leave plenty of mess behind. Ledges, eaves and solar panels are favorite hangouts for pigeons and starlings. Bird spike installation keeps them from landing in the first place. These spikes are discreet, long-lasting and humane—no harm, just a solid deterrent.

You can use spikes on gutters, signs, fences or anywhere droppings or noise become a problem. For tricky areas, pros may also include angled guards or mesh. Combined with other exclusion tactics, it’s a complete defense system that’s hard to beat. Bird nests in vents can lead to mites, smells and even fire hazards—something a bird spike can prevent entirely.

Birds may seem harmless, but left alone, they cause major cleanup issues. Spikes make sure your roofline stays a no-fly zone.

Bottom line: Bird spikes close the loop on total pest exclusion.