TL;DR
Entry point sealing is the exclusion work of closing the gaps pests use to get into a structure — stuffing copper mesh or steel wool into pipe penetrations, sealing foundation cracks, installing door sweeps, and screening vents — sized to the target animal, since mice pass through dime-size holes and rats through quarters. It addresses the cause where baiting only treats symptoms, so reputable pest contracts pair the two.
What it means
Entry point sealing is the exclusion work of closing the gaps pests use to get into a structure — stuffing copper mesh or steel wool into pipe penetrations, sealing foundation cracks, installing door sweeps, and screening vents — sized to the target animal, since mice pass through dime-size holes and rats through quarters. It addresses the cause where baiting only treats symptoms, so reputable pest contracts pair the two. Materials must resist gnawing; foam alone is a chew toy, not a barrier.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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