Residential Pest Control Commercial Pest Control Cook's Pest Control Toggle the navigation menu How and Where Pests Get Into Your Home Explore this house to learn more about how pests gain entry and how Cook’s can safeguard your home, both inside and outside. Roof 1 2 1 Soffits and Fascia Explore this house to learn more about how pests gain entry and how Cook’s can safeguard your home, both inside and outside. 2 Trees and Vegetation Touching House This is a conducive condition for pest entry, a highway for insects, spiders, and rodents. Attic 1 1 Attics Make sure that attic vent screens and doors are secure so attics aren't avenues for pests. House Walls 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Gable Vent Needs screening to prevent insects, spiders, rodents, and bats from entering. 2 Exterior Walls/Siding Pests love to enter through gaps where walls and siding meet your windows. 3 Doors If you see light underneath your doorways, that's a sure sign that pests can enter freely. 4 Windows Inspect window screens for holes and make sure weather stripping isn't worn. 5 Bath Trap Access Doors Open doors and gaps are entryways for cockroaches and cellar spiders. 6 Garage Doors Use a rubber seal at the bottom of door to have an effective barrier against pests. Basement 1 2 1 Crawlspaces Crawlspaces provide service access for plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling systems, but they can have the perfect conditions to support termites. 2 Slabs Termites can enter through a 1/32" crack which is approximately the thickness of a piece of paper. Along with pipe access points, slabs can crack due to settling that can allow entry points for termites. Get Your Free Estimate Get a Quote The South’s Most Trusted Name in Pest Control. Services Pest Control Termites Mosquitos Commercial Learn Home Explorer Pest Identifier Blog The Company About Cook's Careers Company History Cook's Academy Cook Museum Customer Care Your Account 800-239-9898 Contact Us Follow Cook's Pest Control on Facebook Follow Cook's Pest Control on Instagram Follow Cook's Pest Control on Twitter Follow Cook's Pest Control on YouTube © 2021 Cook’s Pest Control | All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Accessibility Statement