Want to keep pests out of your crawl space? The best way to do this is by eliminating moisture. The crawl space is damp and dark, and those qualities are exactly what pests want in their homes. While moisture is one source that attracts pests to the crawl space, it is the most common reason you see them crawling around your space.
Vapor Barrier & Moisture Prevention Tools
Southern Crawl Space has a variety of solutions available to help keep pests out of your crawlspace. Our vapor barrier is one of the best and most recommended products that keeps moisture away.
A vapor barrier can prevent moisture buildup and, in turn, keep the area safer, healthier, and more attractive, so on those occasions when you are forced into the area, it's not such a gruesome chore.
Other ways to prevent crawl space moisture:
- Waterproofing: We use the LumberKote waterproofing system. We’re the only authorized dealer in the state of Alabama, giving you access to a unique, proven waterproofing system.
Once you take care of moisture problems in the crawl space, the next task is to search for other sources that may attract pests to your home.
Food Sources
After moisture, food sources are the next biggest reason pests come into your crawl space and home. Food sources may not always be bits of leftover dinner. Rotting wood is a delicious dinner for pests like termites. Many pests also prefer to dine on other insects which may be found in the crawl space. Remove any food sources from the crawl space that may be underneath the home -and tend to rotting wood right away.
Temperatures
Pests want to feel comfortable in their environment the same way humans have this desire. Along with nice temperatures, the crawl space is dark and damp so they can build nests and breed without intrusion from pesky homeowners. Our LumberKote waterproofing system can help eliminate moisture in the crawl space, which in turn will reduce dampness and the comfortable temperatures pests desire.
Use a dehumidifier to control temperatures in the crawlspace.
Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing, drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained team of technicians utilizes only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™and MaxxBarrier™waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer. If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.
