Need vapor barrier installation at your house?
Vapor Barrier Installation
So, what exactly is a vapor barrier anyway? Luckily, Independent Pest Solutions’ team members are experts in vapor barriers and other pest prevention methods. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have, and we will provide you with professional advice. A vapor barrier is basically a thin sheet of plastic that covers about eighty percent of the ground in your crawlspace. It is able to prevent moisture from rising from the soil and condensing on the wood structures of your home.
Why do I need a Vapor Barrier?
If it is not dealt with, fungus and mold can develop on wood surfaces and create a lot of damage. Bugs such as moisture ants and dampwood termites love to infest damaged wood. Pest infestations and other issues because of damaged wood are more common than one would think. This is especially true in regions of the country that are moist and humid, such as the Pacific Northwest.
What To Look Out For
At Independent Pest Solutions, our mission is to take care of any type of bug or pest issue you are dealing with. We specialize in getting rid of pests, such as bugs, that can invade your residential or commercial building. Not only do we eliminate current infestations, but we can also take measures to keep pests out of your living space in the first place. We can handle the entire pest control from start-to-finish, and make sure that the infestation won’t return again.
There are many techniques that can be used to keep bugs and other pests from entering your business or home. Independent Pest Solutions’ technicians are highly familiar with the common ways that pests gain access to buildings, such as door frame and window cracks, and other small openings that lead into the building.
One issue that can allow pests to gain access to your home is fungus, which often originates from your home’s crawl space. Many people aren’t aware that this can be an issue, or don’t want to deal with the problem. However, if fungus and mold is left untreated and ignored, it can cause damage to the wood in your home. Overtime, this can lead to significant damage to the structure of your building. Fortunately, the good news is that mold and fungus remediation can be done, and steps like installing a vapor barrier can keep fungus from coming back again.
So, how will you know if your home’s crawlspace needs a vapor barrier? It’s rather simple. The fact of the matter is that most homes that have a crawlspace need a vapor barrier, unless you live in a hot, dry environment. Our pest control technicians aren’t only familiar with pest elimination, but they also have training in inspecting your crawlspace for signs of fungus, mold, and moisture. It rains so much in Washington that a lot of water can make its way beneath your house. Flooding is also a problem in the area that can lead to water damage. Moist environments can be the perfect breeding ground for bugs, mold, and other unsavory organisms.
Once you have decided on what type of vapor barrier you want, one of our expert pest control technicians will come to your property to get it installed for you. Before doing this, they will do a thorough clean out of the area, making sure that it is free of pests and is sealed up so that they can’t get in in the future. One of our technicians will put the vapor barrier over the dirt bottom of your crawlspace so that moisture is locked out. After we install the plastic layer, it creates a protective barrier that will keep further problems from developing.
Install a new Vapor Barrier with Independent Pest Solutions
If you aren’t sure if your home needs a vapor barrier, you can reach out to Independent Pest Solutions. We will come to your property and do an inspection for you, then give you a no-obligation quote. If you have a problem more serious than just moisture, then we would love to help you with that as well. Whether you are dealing with termites, rats, mice, stinging insects, or another pest, our experienced team can get rid of the pests. Contact Independent Pest Solutions, and we will help you be pest-free!
We can perfom the following Vapor Barrier Services:
Remove old contaminated vapor barrier
Remove all debris
Sanitize and deodorize with natural enzymes
Install new 6 mil black poly vapor barrier
Seal all rodent entry points
Place snap traps in crawl space
Return in 7-10 days to re-insect exclusion work (entry points) and check traps
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Rat Extermination FAQs
Can I still feed the squirrels and have a bird feeder without having to worry about rats in my yard, or do I have to decide?
In short, yes, you can’t have it both ways. If you are providing food for squirrels and birds, then pests such as rats will also have access to it. Rats are intelligent and opportunistic creatures. If there is food available, they will be drawn to it. Bird feeders will attract rats to your property, advertising that there’s an easy food source there. If you have dogs and feed them outside, then this can also attract rats. Kibbles can fall on the ground and get left there, which will draw rats to the area. Although rats may steer clear if there are big dogs on the property, birds at a bird feeder will not keep them at bay whatsoever.
I am not concerned about rats getting underneath my house, so can you just ensure that they can’t get into my working and living space?
With all of the pieces of a building, including electrical wiring, plumbing pipes, and more, it isn’t really possible to seal rats out of your house while still letting them inhabit your crawl space. Rats are capable of squeezing through tiny holes and chewing through a lot of materials that houses are constructed from. When rats chew on electrical and water lines, they can cause significant property damage. The most effective and complete way to conduct rodent remediation is to seal them out of the attic and crawlspace entirely, so that they have no access to the building.
I keep seeing rats running along my fence, and I find it disgusting. Can you take measures to keep them off my property completely?
Unfortunately, rodents such as rats are creatures that exist in nature. Although we can prevent them from entering your home with exclusion methods, keeping them from coming onto your property at all is another story. We cannot keep rats from going into your yard, but we can take steps to control the local rat population. Our pest control technicians can put rodent bait stations at strategic locations, which we can refresh or refill as a part of a routine service program. These will work to decrease the rat population and hopefully ward them away from your property.
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