These guys are amazing because they analyze each other's ideas and work together adding their ideas as they go along...they provide feedback to each other as they go...SMART!!!
THANK YOU! for such a comprehensive video to discuss and show the entry points. We inherited an undisclosed rodent problem when we purchased our semi-rural home three years ago. We hired a service to mitigate and their solution was to use bait boxes outside and charge a monthly fee to "check and replenish" them. It didn't take long for us to realize we could do that ourselves for far less $$. Our home inspection at purchase did not notice the rim sill batt insulation in the basement was bulging all over the place and had holes like Swiss cheese tunneled through...it was our new electrician, who'd been a general contractor in a former life who spotted evidence of our "free-loaders". I will be re-viewing your video as I tackle this project before the weather turns this fall. Again, THANK-YOU, guys, for showing me what to look for when the ball was dropped by so-called "experts"!
Hey, you just told my life story. Yes, same thing happened to me. You better get busy now. I have been working on my house for years starting in the spring thru summer. I was hosing down the soffit above my cement porch today and the hose pushed the soffit up to the roof line. I'm telling you, once you go poking around you're going to find things you never dreamed of. I also had an inspection, of course. What a joke that was, he was working with my real estate agent to lie (friends). I was just a city girl moving to rural America or so they thought. They hate me here, which is fine. I'm now 65, moved here 12 years ago and now have the nicest house in town. That didn't sit well, they figured I was city trash. They didn't know we were raised to be house proud and a perfectionist right down to hand trimming a half acre of grass. Lol. I wish you luck, seriously get busy asap. So much to prep for before fall.
The previous pest control must have been McCary Pest Control who charged me over $400 & told me the same thing. That they couldn't find where the rodents were getting in. On my own after research I'm finding all kinds of places like you guys are. It's unfortunate that some people just don't care & will take your 💸. I didn't even get one bait station outside.
I have a lot of work ahead. -Old house -lots of leaves -a patio Im beyomd grossed put by the drawer situation. But hearing that all THEIR issues are resolvable is good news!!!!
I love this so much information I’m learning some valuable information, I been having problem mostly in the kitchen area didn’t know where there coming in at
I did a small roof on an enclosed porch no bigger than 8x6 feet and the ceiling had fallen preventing both doors from opening to gain access to the area. I was told whatever I wanted i could have that the previous owners left. I found $4700 in bills no older than mid 1980s and that was what I was able to salvage. At least 12 in. of nesting material from years of them living in there and of that nesting material half was money. Paper is paper to them
Good grief, maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. I do exclusion work every spring thru the summer to prep for winter. Every single year. The mountains are a rough environment but we have coal mine rats, the size of pit bull puppies. City princess thought it would be a great dream to move to the mountains. Uh, compared to the mountains large cities don't have rat problems. Try a mid-century modern house, unoccupied for seven years which no one told me and you know what I moved in to, a rat house. Princess learned everything from maintenance to plumbing to masonry, everything but electrical. A twelve year nightmare. I remember when I had a missing dryer louver. I found the fourth louver and put in 1/4" square metal sheeting then the louvers & in the winter a cut-out sheet of plexiglass will go over the metal sheeting when not in use. I read everything I could on home construction, rodents & controlling the population. Wish I had the luxury to hire pros. I also knew you were headed for the garage door first, that was my first clue I had a rodent problem. You guys know what you're doing. Everything you made note of I have done. That magnetic screen hopefully is gone. Nice job guys.
Owner of a 204 y/o home with stone foundation in CT here. The previous owner neglected the property significantly. When I had a pest control company out to asses the home, I was told pests are “inevitable and part of owning an old home.” Being young & naive I believed them. After 2 years of living here, I don’t think I can tolerate one more squirrel or mouse. Thank you for this video as I found it empowering to attempt to address the problem on my own. When you say “seal it up” what do you recommend be used? Do you use the same material to fill large vs small gaps?
Small gaps use a high grade caulk. Large gaps can be with wood or cladding like siding. Medium gaps you can use a paint-able expansion foam. I’d look for closed cell foam. Then trim and paint it to seal it from elements. I guarantee you’ll do better than a hired hand. Putting a little love into an older home is worth it. Thanks for watching!
WOW - Just speechless! Quick walk around the exterior and don't see where the entry points are - WOW. Open kitchen drawer and see the Hilton hotel - WOW. My first recommendation would be get a dozen stray alley cats. They would fix the current issue of the squatters while the home owner plugs up all of the entry holes. GREAT Video guys.
Holy Molly....There's simply a ton of penetrations on the outside of that house. How can any pest control guy say they have no idea where they could be getting in from. They just didnt want to deal with all those penetrations.
Great video guys! Watching you from the Uk Edited.... Does pea gravel over paving stones and also around the edges of the home over some protection after treatment? I only have a little house
Pea gravel is better than mulch or vegetation as it offers no food source and won’t retain moisture as bad. Sprays will adhere to surfaces as long as enough spray is applied. As for mice pea gravel doesn’t help or hurt either way it seems. If you are trying to block entry points in the pavers they will dig gravel or dirt if they want to. Thanks for watching!
I have vertical board and batten and am looking for a metal anti-rodent strip/mesh that I can retro-fit to the bottom. (Where the b&b meets the concrete slab.) I'd like to do the entire perimeter. Do have a product you can recommend? Thank you.
We have seen a 1/2” channel that was a made to cover the bottom edge of the siding, I’m not sure how that might work with the battens. I’ve seen siding guys bend custom metal facia as covers. Hope you find something! Best!
@@edimirecheverria it depends on what part is damaged. Outside if it is siding, we say replace the piece and re-paint. If it is inside, maybe steel wool or foam the hole and then patch Sheetrock. Other materials might require a different approach.
That is a good point, many times the garage doors are open too much and pests enter. However, the garage is just one more layer of protection. Typically there are entry points from the garage to the house that are harder to remedy, so sealing the exterior may be the best practice. Each home should be handled on a case by case basis. We put the emphasis on this garage since there was access to the living space above it. Thanks for watching!
Hey thanks so much I appreciate that, and thanks for responding so fast! I live in North Carolina not real sure where you guys are, I just ran across you today!
I wish we did know a good one. We did a video that gave some ideas to find a good company in your area. Here is a link- ua-cam.com/video/HON90ZANoOo/v-deo.htmlsi=FPCQosoDMSXHak72
@@pestcontrolguys I feel like I’ve been ripped off. 6 yrs ago I was in a different apartment infested. I believe I got the hantavirus from there because 2 years ago I I got diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease severe aplastic anemia. Anyways. I haven’t been sleeping. I live in New York Long Island area. A different place. For the past 4 yrs. I hired a pest exterminator and he full on took advantage of me being I was so tired and exhausted I just wanted the mice gone. Already setting traps and having a major fobia feeling them crawl on me. I can clean so much it won’t make a difference. I’m convinced these mice are deliberately out to get me. The pest management I just paid for just barely assessed the situation and laid down a few traps. I’m lost. I have no sleep and have no clue what to do. I know that my immune system can’t afford to get sick right now. Mice are insanely talented. I thought I bulletproofed my home. Apparently not. I’m too weak now being it’s practically the winter. If you have any good pointers with this please let me know. I feel like I just spent an insane amount of money for a one time job and than got locked into payijgn him 150$ a month. For what? Three glue traps that are barely put down right now
This is really good stuff guys, please check us out too, we're based out of Elk Grove California just south of the state capital of sacramento. We cover a huge area and have a lot of local, State, and commercial jobs. I like this video, you guys are doing awesome! Keep going and happy New Year 2024🎉
They are finding a lot of spots but you can NOT do a good exterior rodent entry point inspection without an inspection mirror and a flashlight. They should be using it to look up under different areas. Fail!
These guys are amazing because they analyze each other's ideas and work together adding their ideas as they go along...they provide feedback to each other as they go...SMART!!!
Thank you! Let us know if there is something that you'd like to see.
THANK YOU! for such a comprehensive video to discuss and show the entry points. We inherited an undisclosed rodent problem when we purchased our semi-rural home three years ago. We hired a service to mitigate and their solution was to use bait boxes outside and charge a monthly fee to "check and replenish" them. It didn't take long for us to realize we could do that ourselves for far less $$. Our home inspection at purchase did not notice the rim sill batt insulation in the basement was bulging all over the place and had holes like Swiss cheese tunneled through...it was our new electrician, who'd been a general contractor in a former life who spotted evidence of our "free-loaders". I will be re-viewing your video as I tackle this project before the weather turns this fall. Again, THANK-YOU, guys, for showing me what to look for when the ball was dropped by so-called "experts"!
You are welcome! We are sorry that you are dealing with invaders. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help. Thanks for watching!
Hey, you just told my life story. Yes, same thing happened to me. You better get busy now. I have been working on my house for years starting in the spring thru summer. I was hosing down the soffit above my cement porch today and the hose pushed the soffit up to the roof line. I'm telling you, once you go poking around you're going to find things you never dreamed of. I also had an inspection, of course. What a joke that was, he was working with my real estate agent to lie (friends). I was just a city girl moving to rural America or so they thought. They hate me here, which is fine. I'm now 65, moved here 12 years ago and now have the nicest house in town. That didn't sit well, they figured I was city trash. They didn't know we were raised to be house proud and a perfectionist right down to hand trimming a half acre of grass. Lol. I wish you luck, seriously get busy asap. So much to prep for before fall.
Same deal, Inherited undisclosed rodent problem.
Tackling some entry points, appreciate your detailed video giving good ideas of where to focus!
This video is OUTSTANDING! Nice job guys, thanks for the insights.
Thanks for watching!
OMG you guys are frightening. And a Godsend. I'm looking at every hole a dime and larger as if it were a mouse freeway now.
Yeah, this is a must see for rodent entry points!
The previous pest control must have been McCary Pest Control who charged me over $400 & told me the same thing. That they couldn't find where the rodents were getting in. On my own after research I'm finding all kinds of places like you guys are. It's unfortunate that some people just don't care & will take your 💸. I didn't even get one bait station outside.
Wow, sorry that you had a bad experience. Thanks for watching, we hope you are able to take care of them.
Most companies can't set up traps outside cause for 1 it's illegal to. They can only put them inside homes or garages.
I can't believe that the other inspection company, missed obvious entry points for rodents to have access. 😮
@@user-yn7on7ou8n we can’t really believe it ourselves. Thanks for watching!
You guys are great and honest . I learned a lot . Thank you
Thanks for watching!
These guys are the REAL deal!!!
I have a lot of work ahead.
-Old house
-lots of leaves
-a patio
Im beyomd grossed put by the drawer situation.
But hearing that all THEIR issues are resolvable is good news!!!!
We’ve seen some bad ones. You can fix and clean anything. Although, it does take work. Wishing you the best!
Its home's like this that are growing the mouse population and problems for others
I wish you were near Cleveland-You guys pointed out everything-Thank You!!!
Maybe someday we will have an office there. Thanks for watching!
9:05
Send those mice right over to your neighbors house 😂😂
That’s how it works right?
I love this so much information I’m learning some valuable information, I been having problem mostly in the kitchen area didn’t know where there coming in at
They can fit into any opening dime size and larger. Best!
I did a small roof on an enclosed porch no bigger than 8x6 feet and the ceiling had fallen preventing both doors from opening to gain access to the area. I was told whatever I wanted i could have that the previous owners left. I found $4700 in bills no older than mid 1980s and that was what I was able to salvage. At least 12 in. of nesting material from years of them living in there and of that nesting material half was money. Paper is paper to them
That’s crazy! Pretty good tip for the job I’d say. Thanks for watching!
Thank-you buying spray foam and Inspecting everything see if I cant stop them coming in. Cause trapping and baiting is just the never ending nightmare
Yes, it can be an exhausting battle. Best of luck!
Good grief, maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. I do exclusion work every spring thru the summer to prep for winter. Every single year. The mountains are a rough environment but we have coal mine rats, the size of pit bull puppies. City princess thought it would be a great dream to move to the mountains. Uh, compared to the mountains large cities don't have rat problems. Try a mid-century modern house, unoccupied for seven years which no one told me and you know what I moved in to, a rat house. Princess learned everything from maintenance to plumbing to masonry, everything but electrical. A twelve year nightmare. I remember when I had a missing dryer louver. I found the fourth louver and put in 1/4" square metal sheeting then the louvers & in the winter a cut-out sheet of plexiglass will go over the metal sheeting when not in use. I read everything I could on home construction, rodents & controlling the population. Wish I had the luxury to hire pros. I also knew you were headed for the garage door first, that was my first clue I had a rodent problem. You guys know what you're doing. Everything you made note of I have done. That magnetic screen hopefully is gone. Nice job guys.
Thank you for the comment. It seems like the work is never ending, but you got this! Coal mine rats are no joke.
not all heroes wear capes ..
Based on this, I will never buy a house with an attached garage! 🐀🐀🐀
Owner of a 204 y/o home with stone foundation in CT here. The previous owner neglected the property significantly. When I had a pest control company out to asses the home, I was told pests are “inevitable and part of owning an old home.” Being young & naive I believed them. After 2 years of living here, I don’t think I can tolerate one more squirrel or mouse. Thank you for this video as I found it empowering to attempt to address the problem on my own. When you say “seal it up” what do you recommend be used? Do you use the same material to fill large vs small gaps?
Small gaps use a high grade caulk. Large gaps can be with wood or cladding like siding. Medium gaps you can use a paint-able expansion foam. I’d look for closed cell foam. Then trim and paint it to seal it from elements. I guarantee you’ll do better than a hired hand. Putting a little love into an older home is worth it. Thanks for watching!
Attic inspection is key for rodent entry 🚫
Yes, but very hard to film.
WOW - Just speechless!
Quick walk around the exterior and don't see where the entry points are - WOW.
Open kitchen drawer and see the Hilton hotel - WOW.
My first recommendation would be get a dozen stray alley cats. They would fix the current issue of the squatters while the home owner plugs up all of the entry holes.
GREAT Video guys.
Hilton Hotel! Lovie it! Thanks for watching.
Holy Molly....There's simply a ton of penetrations on the outside of that house. How can any pest control guy say they have no idea where they could be getting in from. They just didnt want to deal with all those penetrations.
We would guess that it is lack of training or the technician just being lazy. Either way, it gives companies like us a bad name. Thanks for watching!
I’ve never seen a house like this. It’s a tear down.
Great video guys! Watching you from the Uk
Edited.... Does pea gravel over paving stones and also around the edges of the home over some protection after treatment?
I only have a little house
Pea gravel is better than mulch or vegetation as it offers no food source and won’t retain moisture as bad. Sprays will adhere to surfaces as long as enough spray is applied. As for mice pea gravel doesn’t help or hurt either way it seems. If you are trying to block entry points in the pavers they will dig gravel or dirt if they want to. Thanks for watching!
I have vertical board and batten and am looking for a metal anti-rodent strip/mesh that I can retro-fit to the bottom. (Where the b&b meets the concrete slab.) I'd like to do the entire perimeter. Do have a product you can recommend? Thank you.
We have seen a 1/2” channel that was a made to cover the bottom edge of the siding, I’m not sure how that might work with the battens. I’ve seen siding guys bend custom metal facia as covers. Hope you find something! Best!
How do you seal the holes outside and inside the home?
@@edimirecheverria it depends on what part is damaged. Outside if it is siding, we say replace the piece and re-paint. If it is inside, maybe steel wool or foam the hole and then patch Sheetrock. Other materials might require a different approach.
Hey guys you missed the branch going to the chimney
Good call!
Learned a lot. Did anyone see the mouse 🐀 11:58 😮
Thank for watching!
Thank you
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
So what did the homeowners do?
They hired us, and they had a contractor do repairs to most of the entry points. They got the house in shape and then sold it.
Mulch def attracts insects especially if it's next to foundation
Very true
I dont get it. Big deal if the mice can get in the garage. Does everyone leave their garage doors closed?
That is a good point, many times the garage doors are open too much and pests enter. However, the garage is just one more layer of protection. Typically there are entry points from the garage to the house that are harder to remedy, so sealing the exterior may be the best practice. Each home should be handled on a case by case basis. We put the emphasis on this garage since there was access to the living space above it. Thanks for watching!
So what they are saying is my home has 19682 entry points
Not picking on anyone in particular. It is a fact of life. Most issues are caused by the construction process.
The size of a dime? So basically they can get in anywhere.
Yes, unfortunately they can.
My god how did that other company miss all those holes? Maybe they want a repeat customers?
It is sad that some techs will not even make an effort. Education and ongoing training is key in our industry.
How's the other company even in business, when the home owner shouldve seen that gigantic hole on the garage exterior!?? Wow
Just someone being lazy.
Can you show a home inspection for a mobile home????
We will look for one to inspect.
Hey thanks so much I appreciate that, and thanks for responding so fast! I live in North Carolina not real sure where you guys are, I just ran across you today!
What location are you guys in
@@krystalbrownthomas264 Kansas City and Omaha.
Any companies you can recommend in central PA?
I wish we did know a good one. We did a video that gave some ideas to find a good company in your area. Here is a link-
ua-cam.com/video/HON90ZANoOo/v-deo.htmlsi=FPCQosoDMSXHak72
It’s ok 😁that’s their job🤗
You recommend? Didn't they call YOU to do it?
Yes, the former company couldn’t offer a solution, so they asked us to come and look. They were most interested in what we would do differently.
If i call you can you solve the problems for me
B/c my house have that problem too
I very very hate and hate!!!them
If you’re in our area, we are happy to come and inspect!
You touch all this mice mess without gloves??? Yuk
We have been called crazy. Thanks for watching!
❤
Where are you located ?
Kansas City
@@pestcontrolguys I feel like I’ve been ripped off. 6 yrs ago I was in a different apartment infested. I believe I got the hantavirus from there because 2 years ago I I got diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease severe aplastic anemia.
Anyways. I haven’t been sleeping. I live in New York Long Island area. A different place. For the past 4 yrs. I hired a pest exterminator and he full on took advantage of me being I was so tired and exhausted I just wanted the mice gone. Already setting traps and having a major fobia feeling them crawl on me. I can clean so much it won’t make a difference. I’m convinced these mice are deliberately out to get me. The pest management I just paid for just barely assessed the situation and laid down a few traps. I’m lost. I have no sleep and have no clue what to do. I know that my immune system can’t afford to get sick right now. Mice are insanely talented. I thought I bulletproofed my home. Apparently not. I’m too weak now being it’s practically the winter.
If you have any good pointers with this please let me know. I feel like I just spent an insane amount of money for a one time job and than got locked into payijgn him 150$ a month. For what? Three glue traps that are barely put down right now
This is really good stuff guys, please check us out too, we're based out of Elk Grove California just south of the state capital of sacramento. We cover a huge area and have a lot of local, State, and commercial jobs. I like this video, you guys are doing awesome! Keep going and happy New Year 2024🎉
Thanks for the kind words! Happy new year!
Expansion foam does not work.They will eat that try rodent stop
There are different grades of foam, so there are some that can work. Rodent stop is also a good option. Thanks for watching!
@@pestcontrolguys very true That was just not stated in the video.Could send mixed messages not good for business
@@pestcontrolguys What areas do you eat guys cover like?Where is the business from
@@BillyChancey-u5o Kansas City area and Omaha area.
They are finding a lot of spots but you can NOT do a good exterior rodent entry point inspection without an inspection mirror and a flashlight. They should be using it to look up under different areas. Fail!
The video would be too long!!!!!