Crawlspace Pests: What’s Lurking Below?
First, let’s think about a crawlspace – it’s the foundation on which your house sits, holds the necessary wiring and pipes for your home to function, and is located directly above damp soil. Sometimes they’re not insulated or properly ventilated to avoid water condensation.
It’s no secret that pests love a wet, moldy crawlspace. It is a place where most homeowners forget about because it’s never really accessed or seen.
The environment in crawlspaces creates the ideal nesting conditions and hiding spots for all sorts of pests such as subterranean termites. Once some pests inhabit your crawlspace, they will lay nests, procreate, die, and create odors that can be smelt inside and outside your home.
Subterranean termites can be a serious issue in your crawlspace. As termites consume wood in the crawlspace, they compromise the structural integrity of your home’s foundation, as well as any insulation and wiring that may be present. When termites consume wood, they leave behind small, hallowed out tunnels and galleries. These tunnels can provide access to moisture and other pests listed below.
Common Crawlspace Pests
- Termites
- Silverfish
- Rodents (mice, squirrels,
- Reptiles (lizards, frogs, snakes)
- Centipedes
- Cockroaches
- Crickets
- Spiders
- Fleas & ticks
- Other animals (raccoons, possums)
Do You Suspect Something Lurking Below?
If so, it is important to contact a professional pest control company immediately. Live Oak Pest Control will be able to assess any damage and recommend the next steps to solve your pest problems. Call upon our highly trained Pest Specialists at (386) 362-3887 to help you out! Proudly serving 14 North Central Florida counties since 1972. Complete Pest Control: residential, commercial, lawn care and termite.
