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Pyramid of IPM Tactics for Mice

Pyramid of IPM Tactics for Mice
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Radon control techniques for basements, footing detail

Radon control techniques for basements, footing detail
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Reinforce concrete slab and foundation walls to minimize future cracks that could let in pests

Reinforce concrete slab and foundation walls to minimize future cracks that could let in pests
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Relative Risk of Subterranean Termite Infestation in the United States

Relative Risk of Subterranean Termite Infestation in the United States
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Replace HVAC air filters regularly to protect the equipment and maintain system efficiency

Replace HVAC air filters regularly to protect the equipment and maintain system efficiency
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Residential High Performance and the Three “R”s: Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery

Residential High Performance and the Three “R”s: Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery
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Restoring your home after a natural disaster

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Right - A durable, vented cover is installed over this exhaust duct to prevent bird and pest entry

Right - A durable, vented cover is installed over this exhaust duct to prevent bird and pest entry
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Right - Air-sealing the wall between the garage and the home is vital for occupant health and safety.

Right - Air-sealing the wall between the garage and the home is vital for occupant health and safety.
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Right - An unvented attic with no soffit vents, borate-treated fascia board, metal drip edge, and concrete block construction on this south Florida home help make it resistant to hurricanes, pests, and wind-born wildfire embers.

Right - An unvented attic with no soffit vents, borate-treated fascia board, metal drip edge, and concrete block construction on this south Florida home help make it resistant to hurricanes, pests, and wind-born wildfire embers.
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Right - Make concrete masonry unit foundations more termite resistant by using a solid masonry block or bond beam for the top course, installing a termite shield, and using a borate-treated sill plate.

Right - Make concrete masonry unit foundations more termite resistant by using a solid masonry block or bond beam for the top course, installing a termite shield, and using a borate-treated sill plate.
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Right - Metal drip edge on this south Florida CMU home protects the top of the fascia and edge of the roof deck from water, wind-blown rain and embers, and insects.

Right - Metal drip edge on this south Florida CMU home protects the top of the fascia and edge of the roof deck from water, wind-blown rain and embers, and insects.
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Right - The automated ventilation system has a sensor built in switch that can detect indoor air pollution; if it senses a rise in humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates, the system will turn on the nearest fan to eliminate pollution

Right - The automated ventilation system has a sensor built in switch that can detect indoor air pollution; if it senses a rise in humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates, the system will turn on the nearest fan to eliminate pollution
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Right - The basement foundation is insulated on the exterior and termite shield extends out past the top of the insulation.

Right - The basement foundation is insulated on the exterior and termite shield extends out past the top of the insulation.
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Right - The sealed conditioned crawlspace provides a clean, dry, and temperate environment for the home’s supplemental dehumidifier.

Right - The sealed conditioned crawlspace provides a clean, dry, and temperate environment for the home’s supplemental dehumidifier.
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Right - This crawlspace, which is insulated on the floor, has a complete vapor barrier over the floor and up the walls that is sealed at all seams and termite inspection gap at the top of the vapor retarder.

Right - This crawlspace, which is insulated on the floor, has a complete vapor barrier over the floor and up the walls that is sealed at all seams and termite inspection gap at the top of the vapor retarder.
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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

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 - This unvented crawlspace is insulated along the walls and between the floor joists with 2-inch foil-faced polyisocyanurate; a termite inspection gap is visible above of the wall insulation and below the band joist.

Right - This unvented crawlspace is insulated along the walls and between the floor joists with 2-inch foil-faced polyisocyanurate; a termite inspection gap is visible above of the wall insulation and below the band joist.
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Right – A termite inspection gap is left at the top of the rigid foam board basement wall insulation.

Right – A termite inspection gap is left at the top of the rigid foam board basement wall insulation.
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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.

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 caulk at the slab-to-wall joint to reduce pest intrusion

Right – Apply caulk at the slab-to-wall joint to reduce pest intrusion
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Right – Apply sealant around penetrations through foundation walls and along foundation wall seams

Right – Apply sealant around penetrations through foundation walls and along foundation wall seams
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Right – Bug screening keeps out insects and pests, allowing homeowners to enjoy the porch year round.

Right – Bug screening keeps out insects and pests, allowing homeowners to enjoy the porch year round.
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Right – Check doors and widows for cracks where rodents could enter

Right – Check doors and widows for cracks where rodents could enter