How To Prevent Pest Infestation In Your Rental Property

1. How To Prevent Pest Infestation In Your Rental Property Effective Pest management is vital for maintaining a safe and healthy living environment in your rental properties. Here are some tips to protect your property from Rodents and Insects: 1 2 3 Inspections Maintain Cleanliness Seal Entry Points Routine Inspections Inspect high risk areas like kitchen, basement and attic for pest activity. Daily Upkeep Encourage tenants to tidy down surfaces after cooking and eating to remove food debris. Gaps Check areas around windows, doors, pipes, vents for openings. Pest Detection Look for Droppings, gnaw marks or tunnel signs to identity pest infestation early. Fix it Use caulking for smaller gaps and mesh screen for vents to prevent pests from entering. Garbage Protocol Tightly sealed and self-closing trash bins should be used. 4 5 6 Landscape Maintenance Educate Tenants Professional Extermination Trim and Maintain Keep shrubs and trees away from building structure to reduce pest harborage. Guides Print guides for tenants on pest prevention educating them on how to identify pest signs. When to Call For serious infestations, engage professional exterminators. Barrier Technique Use gravel or wood mulch around the foundation to create a barrier for pests. Prevention Plan Consider engaging professional exterminators for regular inspection to prevent pest infestation. Reporting Provide instructions for reporting pest issues (by email, text, phone or by opening a ticket in property management system) www.hunterrentals.com Hunter Rentals& Sales 1503 W Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76549 Phone:(254)634-3311