- Keep pet/bird food contained and cleaned up. Never leave pet food outside overnight.
- Keep garbage cans stored inside or buy garbage/storage bins with locking lids.
- Keep crawlspace doors locked and tightly secured at all times.
- Make sure chimneys are securely capped to prevent animals and birds from gaining entry or falling down inside.
- Make sure all fan vents, louvre vents, and foundation vents are properly reinforced and covered.
- Clear away low or over-hanging tree limbs and vegetation.
- Ensure all fascia is sealed off to prevent damage and entry by wildlife.
- Cover all roof vents with guards to prevent animals from prying or tearing them off.
- Net off ponds and water features, when possible, so as not to provide unwanted wildlife a source of drinking water or food.
- When possible, screen off around the base of sheds and low-lying decks to prevent animals from nesting underneath.
- Have your home inspected annually, by an expert such as those at Critter Control of Seattle, to make sure your home is secured and stays critter free!