Protecting Your Home from Pests

Protecting Your Home from Pests

Most homeowners think about pest control, they picture spraying for ants or roaches. But one of the most overlooked areas of protection is your home’s structure itself—especially the roofline, soffits, and eaves. Small gaps in these areas may seem harmless, but they create the perfect entry points for pests like rodents, bats, and insects.

At Westfall’s Lawn & Pest Control, we take a comprehensive approach to pest prevention that includes identifying and sealing structural vulnerabilities. The photo above highlight one of our recent services: properly sealing soffit and roofline gaps to help keep unwanted critters where they belong—outside.

Why Soffit and Roofline Gaps Matter

• Rodent Entry: Rats and mice only need a hole the size of a quarter to get inside your attic. Once in, they can chew wires, damage insulation, and contaminate surfaces.
• Insects & Wasps: Small cracks and seams attract wasps, carpenter ants, and other insects that can build nests in hidden areas.
• Energy Efficiency: Gaps allow air to escape, making your heating and cooling systems work harder and costing you more in utilities.
• Moisture Problems: Openings can also allow water intrusion, leading to mold growth and wood rot.

Our Sealing Process

1. Inspection – We carefully assess your home’s roofline, soffits, and fascia for potential pest access points.
2. Sealing – Using durable, weather-resistant materials, we seal vulnerable spots to create a long-lasting barrier.
3. Prevention – This structural exclusion is paired with ongoing pest control treatments to provide layered protection.

A Smarter Way to Pest Control

The best pest control isn’t just about treatment—it’s about prevention. By sealing your home’s vulnerable areas, you’re not only protecting against pests but also improving your home’s energy efficiency and durability.

At Westfall’s, we believe in doing the job right the first time. That means looking beyond the surface to ensure your home and family are truly protected.

Call 941-761-0125 for your FREE home inspection.