As we move into the warmer part of the year in Idaho and surrounding states, one issue that some home and building owners are on the lookout for is pest infestation. Many insects and other pests get more active as the weather warms up, and preventing them involves ensuring quality barriers to stop their entry – including your garage door.
At Price’s Guaranteed Doors, we’re happy to offer numerous garage door repair and installation services for clients in Boise, Nampa and other parts of Idaho. Our doors are of the highest quality, protecting your garage and the rest of your home from various risks – including pests. Here’s a primer on which pests most commonly will attempt to invade through your garage door, plus what can be done to ensure this isn’t a concern for you this spring or summer.
Common Pests In or Around Garages
When it comes to pests, some of the most common ones you’ll find in or around garages include rats and mice, spiders, beetles and other small insects. These pests are mostly looking for sources of food and/or shelter – while they may not be directly harmful to humans, they can carry diseases that might cause problems if not dealt with quickly.
Furthermore, these pests can often find some of the things they’re looking for inside your garage. For instance, if you have piles of wood or other materials lying around, they may use them as nesting sites. They can also find nooks and crannies in which to hide, making it harder for you to locate them.
Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to help prevent pests from entering your garage. Our next several sections will go over these.
Ensure a High-Quality Door
First and foremost, it’s important to ensure that your garage door is of the highest quality. This can be done by having Price’s Guaranteed Doors install a new, top-of-the-line door for you. Our doors are made from durable materials and can provide reliable protection against most common pests.
Not only does your door need to be made from a robust material, but it also needs to be properly sealed. This means that there should be no gaps or cracks around the door, as these can provide easy access for pests.
Keep Your Garage Clean & Tidy
Another key step in pest prevention is to keep your garage clean and tidy. Pests are usually drawn to cluttered areas, so getting rid of any piles of clutter or disorganized items is a must. If your garage has an attic, make sure that it’s also clean and tidy.
Check for Cracks or Leaks
Some pests are very small, and can even further contort themselves to fit into surprisingly small cracks or leaks. As such, it’s important to thoroughly check your garage for any of these. Pay special attention to the bottom corners of your door, as this is an area where pests are often able to squeeze in.
If you do identify any cracks or leaks, then you’ll need to seal them up either with caulk or insulation. This will help prevent pests from entering your home or garage.
Consider Pest Traps
Particularly if you’ve had pest issues in the past and want to be 100 percent sure you won’t have them this summer, you might want to consider setting up some pest traps. These are usually readily available from hardware stores, and can help capture any pests that may try to enter your garage.
Garage Door Checks and Maintenance
Another key point is to make sure that your garage door is routinely checked and maintained. This should include regularly checking for any wear or damage, as well as making sure the door is properly lubricated so that it can open and close smoothly.
Professional maintenance of your door, in addition, should be done at least once a year. This will help ensure that your door is in top-notch condition and ready to ward off any pests.
Pest prevention is an important part of home maintenance, especially during the warmer months. Following the steps outlined above can help you keep those pesky critters out of your garage this summer.
Price’s Guaranteed Doors can provide you with the quality garage door products and services you need to achieve this goal and keep your home protected from pests all year round. Contact us today for more information about this or any of our other garage door or entry door services in Boise, Nampa or surrounding parts of Idaho.