Your foundation is critical to the structural integrity of the home. It has a big job to do, and when it’s compromised by pest infestation, shifting soil, weather and water, structural damage can result. While there’s not much you can do about weather and water, you can do something about preventing pests like termites, carpenter ants, rodents, and insects from silently causing long-term damage to your foundation.
This is why regular preventative pest control in Scottsdale is so important.
Hidden Pests Can Pose Serious Consequences
Many pests are drawn to the warm, damp, and undisturbed spaces around your home’s foundation. Once they set up shop, they will chew, tunnel, nest and burrow. Often, homeowners don’t know this damage is there until it’s too late.
The worst culprits include:
- Termites: These wood-destroying insects sneak into homes through foundation cracks or untreated soil, tunneling into structural beams, sill plates, and flooring systems.
- Carpenter Ants: They chew through wood to create nests, compromising support beams and window sills.
- Rodents: Mice and rats enter homes through dime-sized holes, burrowing through insulation and chewing on structural materials and wiring.
- Earwigs, Silverfish, Centipedes: These moisture pests may not cause direct structural damage, but they signal moisture problems that can weaken foundations and promote mold growth.
Foundations: The First Point of Entry
The above pests are opportunistic critters, meaning they will get into your home wherever they can find a way.
Common access points include:
- Cracks in foundation walls or slabs
- Openings under siding or basement windows
- Gaps around utility lines and plumbing
- Soil that contacts untreated wood siding
- Poorly-sealed crawlspaces or vents
Once inside, pests search for nesting materials—usually found in basements, garages, and crawlspaces.
Ignoring Pests Can Be Costly
If you spot signs of infestation, don’t wait. Get expert help from an exterminator in Phoenix. Left unchecked, pests can lead to:
- Expensive structural repairs
- Water infiltration and mold growth
- Decreased home value
- Higher utility bills
- Costly extermination efforts
Prevention: The Best Defense
Take a proactive approach to pest control with these steps:
- Inspect foundation perimeters, basements, and crawlspaces regularly
- Seal all entry points and gaps
- Apply soil treatments to deter termites and carpenter ants
- Rodent-proof your home
- Use monitoring systems for long-term protection
An experienced Scottsdale pest control company will not only treat visible pests but also prevent the ones you can’t see—and identify vulnerabilities in your home’s foundation.
Contact Frontino Pest Co.
Don’t let pests get past your home’s first line of defense. Contact us for a free quote and inspection at 602-338-9223 and learn how a trusted Scottsdale exterminator can protect your foundation from infestation.