The Pest Post

One of the questions we get asked a lot is what types of treatments are available for crawlspaces. We think this is an area that many homeowners can overlook if they don’t have a regular pest control service plan, and it is an area that can lead to much bigger problems if it is not regularly paid attention to.

Crawlspaces around the home are often damp and full of mold.  Air particles can seep up from that section through the sub-flooring and expose your family to a variety of illnesses caused by bacteria.  

Inadequate ventilation, temperature inversions, plumbing leaks, and exterior water intrusion from rain and sprinkler systems often lead to moisture problems in a crawl space. Mold treatment in a crawl space includes a combination of mold removal, structural corrections and other mechanical solutions to remedy these problems.

How to insulate a crawl space depends on whether it's ventilated or unventilated. Traditionally, crawl spaces have been vented to prevent problems with moisture; most building codes require vents to aid in removing moisture from the crawl space.
However, many building professionals now recognize that building an unventilated crawl space (or closing vents after the crawl space dries out following construction) is the best option in homes using proper moisture control and exterior drainage techniques.  
Our specialized service technicians at A1 Termite and Pest Control can encase your crawlspace in a polymembrane that can reduce the transfer of the air particles from the crawlspace to the living area of your home.
 
    
At A1, we treat your home as if it were our own.  That has been our number one core philosophy since we started our pest control business in 1966!   
Our experts at A1 Termite and Pest Control can help you with all of your pest problems.  Feel free to give us a call today at 1-866-939-3081 for a free consultation.