Homeowners in Eastern North Carolina and Tidewater Virginia face their own unique challenges when it comes to pest control. Proper insulation isn’t just about energy efficiency – it’s a line of defense against unwanted visitors–pests. Upgrading your insulation is not just about energy efficiency, it’s also a practical way to help keep pests out of your home.
Insulation Gaps: A Pest Highway
Aging or damaged insulation creates perfect entry points for common regional pests like rats, mice, and cockroaches. In our humid coastal climate, these gaps become highways for insects and rodents seeking shelter. Inspections across Eastern NC and Tidewater VA regularly reveal homes with insulation-related pest vulnerabilities. These issues are especially common in older homes or properties that haven’t had recent insulation assessments.
Local Risk Factors
A combination of factors, such as high humidity, frequent precipitation, and temperature fluctuations, makes homes in our region particularly susceptible to insulation degradation. Moisture-damaged insulation loses its effectiveness and becomes attractive nesting material for rodents, while gaps around pipes and utilities offer perfect entry points for cockroaches and ants.
Look For These Warning Signs
- Unexpected increases in energy bills despite normal usage.
- Uneven temperatures between rooms.
- Visible damage to exterior walls or foundation.
- Musty odors in crawl spaces or attics.
- Evidence of pest activity near walls or in upper floors
Our Solution
Professional insulation services from Terminix provide a dual benefit: enhanced energy efficiency and superior pest prevention. Our line of insulation is made by one of the nation’s leading manufacturers, and creates an active barrier against insects while maintaining optimal thermal protection.
Benefits
- Sound Reduction: New, dense insulation helps absorb and dampen sound in your walls, floors and attic space-anywhere it’s installed will have a softer overall tone. You’ll enjoy quieter conversations, less noise pollution from room-to-room and reduced volume levels for television and music.
- Improved Indoor Climate: Your home will have a more stable climate with fewer temperature extremes based on the weather outside.
- Lower Utility Bills: Less work from your heating and cooling systems means more money in your pocket every month, thanks to reduced utility costs.
- Less Dust: Tighter, denser insulation helps seal out more dust and other contaminants from the attic to the crawlspace.
Act Now With Terminix Insulation Services
Don’t wait for a full-blown pest infestation to address your insulation needs. Contact Terminix today for a comprehensive home pest and insulation inspection. Our expert technicians will identify vulnerable areas and recommend targeted solutions for your home.
Call Terminix now, or fill out the contact form on our web site, to schedule your free insulation consultation.