The best way to get rid of bugs in your basement is to resolve your moisture or high humidity issue.
AquaGuard offers the following services to permanently waterproof your basement, eliminate critters, and transform your foundation and home into dry, healthy, usable space. All of these services create a dry environment with no moisture on the ground, walls, or in the air, which eliminates an environment conducive to insect survival or infestation. Call AquaGuard today to keep your basement bug-free.
What causes bugs in basements?
Creepy-crawlies in your basement are unwanted problems in general, but they also could be a clear sign that your foundation has moisture issues. A completely dry basement floor is less desirable than a damp environment for most of these critters. If you start to notice unwanted visitors, it may be time to assess your foundation’s moisture levels.
Unfortunately, the problem doesn’t stop there. If you notice an increasing number of bugs in your basement, chances are they will work their way into your house as well. Let the experts at AquaGuard keep your house bug-free.
Common critters in these environments include the following:
- Roly-polies
- Millipedes
- Centipedes
- Cockroaches
- Ants
- Silverfish
- Mice
- Rats
- Frogs
- Snakes
How to Get Rid of Bugs in Your Basement or Crawl Space
The best way to get rid of bugs in your basement is to resolve your moisture or high humidity issue.
AquaGuard offers the following services to permanently waterproof your basement, eliminate critters, and transform your foundation and home into dry, healthy, usable space.
Prevent water from entering your basement in the first place with a sump pump. These work to pump out any water from your basement and keep it dry.
By encapsulating your crawl space, you seal out all of the dirt and excess moisture to give your crawl space a clean and finished look. Not the ideal place for bugs and pests to live.
Prevent water from entering your basement by fixing any cracks in your foundation, leaving your basement dry and non-hospitable to bugs. Cracks also serve as an often-surefire symptom of foundation failure, and these issues can escalate quickly. So, if you see cracks in your foundation walls, be it vertical, stair-top, or horizontal, call AquaGuard immediately.
With excess rainfall, make sure you are channelling the water appropriately away from your home’s foundation with a proper drain system.
Keep moisture out with high-quality wall panels. These will also help insulate your basement and keep the energy costs more efficient.
Once your basement or crawl space has been waterproofed and encapsulated, keep your humidity regulated and your air quality filtered and healthy with one of its patented air filtration and dehumidification systems.
