Attics and Crawl Spaces Attics and crawl spaces are built with vents to reduce moisture build-up. It is important to keep these vents to the outside open and operating, especially in humid areas like Austin. Remove newspaper or cardboard that you have placed in your crawl space. These materials are made from wood pulp and will attract termites. Blocked vents Keep plants and shrubs pruned away from foundation vents.
Many homes have vents under the roof eaves.
These vents can be small and are frequently painted over by mistake. Remove any paint that may be clogging the vents. Do not plug the vent if wasps or other insects are using the vents to get into your attic. Instead, use window screening as a barrier. Kitchens and Bathrooms Kitchens and bathrooms are common sites of pest problems because of the presence of plumbing and associated water.