If pests are showing up inside your home, they didn’t appear by accident. Nearly every infestation starts with an entry point — often one homeowners don’t realize exists.
In New Jersey, where many homes are decades old, small structural gaps are one of the biggest reasons pests gain access year round.
Why Entry Points Matter More Than You Think
Many homeowners focus on what pest they see, but the real issue is how that pest got inside.
Mice only need an opening the size of a dime. Ants can slip through hairline foundation cracks. Spiders, stink bugs, and beetles use gaps around siding, vents, and window frames.
Once pests establish a reliable way in, they will continue using it unless the structure itself is addressed.
The Most Common Pest Entry Points in NJ Homes
Some of the most frequently overlooked access points include:
Gaps around utility lines where plumbing, gas, or electrical lines enter the home.
Foundation cracks, especially in older concrete or block foundations.
Worn door sweeps and weather stripping that leave space at ground level.
Attic and roof vents without proper screening.
Loose siding, soffits, and fascia boards.
Basement windows and crawl space vents that no longer seal properly.
Many of these areas are hidden or difficult to inspect without professional experience.
Why Older Homes Are More Vulnerable
Older homes in New Jersey often settle over time. Materials shift, mortar erodes, and seals break down.
Even homes that appear well maintained can develop new entry points every year due to temperature changes, moisture, and normal wear.
This is why pests often return season after season unless exclusion work is done alongside treatment.
Why Sprays Alone Don’t Solve the Problem
Treatments can eliminate active pests, but without sealing entry points, new pests will continue to enter.
This is why homeowners sometimes feel like pest problems never fully go away. The infestation is treated, but the access remains.
True pest control focuses on both removal and prevention.
How Professional Inspections Make the Difference
A professional inspection looks beyond visible pests. It identifies how pests are entering, where they are nesting, and what structural vulnerabilities need to be addressed.
At Hennebry Pest Solutions, inspections are designed to find and correct the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Closing entry points now helps prevent infestations in every season, not just the current one.
Protect Your Home Long Term
If pests are getting inside, your home may be telling you something.
Addressing entry points early can prevent damage, contamination, and costly infestations down the road.
Contact Hennebry Pest Solutions to schedule a professional inspection and keep your home protected year round.
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