Pests are notorious for their ability to squeeze through the tiniest cracks and crevices. To prevent pests from infiltrating your business, it's essential to implement a comprehensive exclusion strategy.

Exclusion is a proactive pest control method that identifies potential entry points and seals them off, creating a physical barrier that helps keep pests, rodents, and wildlife out. Exclusion strategies are highly effective because they address the root cause of the problem rather than simply treating the symptoms. By preventing pests from entering, businesses can avoid costly damage, maintain a clean environment, and protect customers and employees.

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What materials are used for pest exclusion?

Exclusion uses various materials to ensure buildings remain impenetrable to unwanted pests. The Flexi Armour™ product line at Terminix is at the forefront of the pest exclusion industry. These products are crafted from a blend of polymers and stainless steel, providing an invaluable solution for sealing structural holes and gaps. Depending on your business's needs, our technicians may use a combination of products, such as durable vent caps, specialized proofing tape, and corrosion-resistant ground mesh, to create a comprehensive pest barrier.

Exclusion techniques for your business doors and more

At Terminix, we use various advanced pest control exclusion techniques, including a suite of Flexi Armour products combined with other pest-proofing materials to fortify businesses against unwelcome pests. Here are some of the most common exclusion pest control strategies that we use:

  • Flexi Armour Seal combines a caulking compound and stainless steel for a durable solution. Ideal for sealing structural holes and gaps, it bonds to most surfaces and can be painted for a seamless finish.
  • Flexi Armour Shield is a stainless mesh-proofing tape that provides reliable protection for smaller holes and gaps without leaving residue.
  • Flexi Armour Dock is tailored for dock levelers and ensures no gaps are left unprotected. This advanced method utilizes a combination of hardwearing Kevlar and steel mesh, increasing the resistance against rodents attempting to gnaw through.
  • Flexi Armour Doors offers a selection of durable, extruded rubber products with a knitted mesh core. These products are ideal for sealing gaps between doors and floors, both indoors and out.
  • Flexi Armour Expansion combines flexible stainless steel mesh with a self-leveling compound to effectively fill expansion joints around business buildings.
  • Flexi Armour Ground Mesh is corrosion-resistant and discreetly protects the ground around your business from burrowing pests.
  • Flexi Armour Weep is a customizable weep tube crafted from stainless steel, engineered to seal off wall cavities and deter rodents from infiltrating buildings through these susceptible points while allowing the structure to breath
  • Vent guards help protect your roof vents from large pests while maintaining airflow
  • Soffit vents prevent large pests from entering your attic through the soffit.

Together, these rodent and wildlife exclusion techniques form a comprehensive defense system, ensuring that every potential entry point is secured. By investing in professional pest control that specializes in exclusion techniques, businesses can maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and employees.

Getting started with pest exclusion

Protecting your business from pests starts with a simple step: contacting Terminix. Our experts will conduct a thorough inspection of your facility to identify vulnerabilities and recommend specialized exclusion solutions. We'll create a customized plan tailored to keep pests away from your business. Contact us today to get started!

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