In my last blog here, I mentioned plugging the gaps in your 
home as a way to keep pests on the outside rather than letting them sneak into your lovely warm habitat. This Manchester pest control blog post is all about making sure you know how to locate gaps and plug them effectively to stop unwanted furry creatures from crawling where they shouldn’t!
First things first, make sure your heating is on. You need to have your heating on to identify exactly where the draughts are coming from. If the house is cold, then it restricts your ability to feel any cold air coming in, but with the heating on, it will be easy! Start on the ground floor and work your way around each and every room. Most pests that Manchester pest control experts deal with come in via the ground floor so that should be your priority. Literally work your way around each room inch by inch and mark each draught at the windows, doors, walls, skirting boards, and so on with a post-it note or something else as convenient. Do not forget to check around the pipes and in nooks and crannies, as these are favorite points of entry.
When you have finished identifying the areas that you have
drafts coming in, get everything you need to be able to plug them up. For example, draught excluders around doors will prevent entry. Securing any cat flaps you may have, if your cat does not use them, will also help. Use expandable foam around pipes and plaster up any cracks and nooks. When all of this is done, you will have a warmer and more efficient house as well as a reduced need for Manchester pest control.