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Install mesh insect barrier along the tops and bottoms of the rain screen behind the exterior cladding of above-grade walls.
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Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests
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Reinforce concrete slab and foundation walls to minimize future cracks that could let in pests
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Right - This opening in the foundation wall around this pipe was filled with wire mesh then sealed with spray foam to prevent rodent and insect entry
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Right – An escutcheon is installed on this toilet tank pipe to help air seal around the pipe and prevent pest entry.
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Right – Apply sealant around penetrations through foundation walls and along foundation wall seams
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Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.
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This basement is insulated on the exterior with rigid foam over dampproofing, with granular backfill and footing drains to facilitate drainage away from the foundation, a termite shield to protect from pests, and cellular PVC to protect the rigid foam.
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This exterior insulated slab-on-grade monolithic grade beam foundation is protected from pests by termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, flashing at end of wall insulation, brick veneer over slab-edge insulation, and rock ground cover.
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Wire hardware mesh is fastened with a staple gun and screws to the wall to prevent pests from entering the building through small holes and cracks
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Wrong - The opening in the foundation wall around this pipe has not been sealed allowing entry for rodents and bugs
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Wrong - This plumbing penetration through the foundation wall has not been sealed; the seam between the sill plate and the foundation wall is also unsealed
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Wrong - Unsealed holes for pipes can leave gaps large enough for insects, rodents, and even birds to enter the home.
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Wrong – This cabin has a gap between the concrete slab and the wall where rodents can enter
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Wrong – This electric wiring hole was filled with foam that is not protected with copper mesh or hardware cloth so rodents could chew through the foam and enter the house (see Solution Center Guide "Reduce Pest Intrusion").