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10 Tips to Prevent Pest Infestations in Your Home with Pointe Pest Control
Introduction Preventing pests from invading your home is the best way to avoid the stress and damage that infestations can cause. While professional pest control services are essential, there are many proactive steps homeowners can take to reduce the risk of pests. Pointe Pest Control offers expert advice and proven techniques to help you maintain a pest-free environment year-round. Here are 10 practical tips to prevent pest infestations in your home. 1. Seal All Entry Points Pests often enter through small cracks, gaps, or holes in your home’s exterior. Inspect your foundation, walls, windows, doors, and roofline for any openings and seal them with caulk, weather stripping, or mesh screens to block potential entryways. 2. Maintain Cleanliness Keep your home clean and tidy, especially kitchens and dining areas. Wipe up spills promptly, store food in airtight containers, and regularly dispose of garbage to eliminate food sources that attract pests like
10 Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Pest-Free Year-Round
IntroductionPests don’t take vacations—and neither should your pest prevention plan. Whether it’s ants in spring, mosquitoes in summer, rodents in fall, or spiders in winter, every season brings new challenges for homeowners in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The good news? With some simple preventive habits and the support of a professional pest control partner like Pointe Pest Control, you can protect your home and family all year long. Here are 10 simple but highly effective ways to keep your home pest-free throughout the seasons. 1. Seal Entry Points Around Your Home Pests often enter through small cracks in the foundation, gaps around doors, or even utility lines. Sealing those entry points is your first line of defense. Tips: Use weatherstripping around doors and windows Apply silicone-based caulk to seal cracks and crevices Install mesh screens over vents and chimneys Pointe’s Advantage: We offer thorough inspections to help homeowners identify and
5 Ways Pointe Pest Control Protects Your Home from Termites Year-Round
IntroductionTermites might be small, but the damage they cause is anything but. These silent destroyers can chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper—often without being noticed until it’s too late. The key to protecting your home from costly termite damage is not just reacting when they appear, but having a year-round prevention and monitoring plan. At Pointe Pest Control, termite protection is one of our specialties. In this blog, we’ll explore the 5 most important ways we help homeowners prevent, detect, and eliminate termite threats—before they do real damage. 1. We Use the Sentricon® System—An Industry-Leading Solution Pointe Pest Control is proud to offer the Sentricon® System, a highly trusted termite baiting technology that eliminates entire colonies, including the queen. Why It Works: Sentricon® uses bait that is more attractive to termites than wood. Termites consume the bait and take it back to the colony, spreading it to others. The