The best way to deal with annoying pests from insects to rodents is to block them from entering your home, office, or facility. One of the more interesting methods is blown-in insulation. This form of pest control acts as a barrier for pests of different sizes from entering. Cellulose and borate blown-in insulation has grown in popularity for several reasons.
At Pro Control Management, we offer a wide range of services designed to eliminate pests from your property. Call today and find out more about how we can employ the right services to ensure your home or business is free of pests.
What is Blown-In Insulation for Pests?
Blown-in insulation is used in the walls and attic of homes to trap heat inside during the winter and prevent the heat generated during the summer from getting inside as well. While traditional foam insulation is made from fiberglass, blown-in insulation consists of polyols and isocyanates that are mixed to create polyurethane.
However, for pest control, cellulose and borate blown-in insulation tend to work the best. Because unlike
polyurethane, the cellulose is coated with boric acid that deters most insects. Plus, the barrier created can last for a long time under normal conditions.
Benefits & Issues
There are good reasons why blown-in insulation should be considered for your home or business. The advantages are considerable and can provide the homeowner with solid options for controlling pests.
Air Barrier: Because the foam expands, it takes up all the surrounding pockets of air leaving little behind for insects or rodents to progress.
Application: The insulation can be applied inside walls and in attics easily. The blown-in insulation foam allows for quick expansion to fill the cracks and opening from which insects and small rodents may appear.
Attraction: Because cellulose and borate material hardens, it does not attract insects or rodents in the same manner as traditional insulation. In other words, being a harder substance makes it more difficult to build nests.
Non-Consumable: It certainly helps that the insulation itself cannot be devoured as food. The synthetic nature of the substance makes it a non-consumable item. Which means that any insects or rodents that do get that far in will likely starve if they do not find a food source.
The major downside with cellulose blown-in insulation is that it is not treated with boric acid. While most insects and small rodents may be deterred, termites generally find standard blown-in insulation for pests a welcome place to build nests.
To deter termites, be sure that the blown-in insulation used contains boric acid. The acid will deter termites from making the small air pockets their home.
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To learn more about blown-in insulation and how it can block pests from entering your home, building, or facility, call the experts at Pro Control Management. We offer a wide range of pest control solutions designed to meet your needs. This includes traditional extermination methods along with blown-in insulation for pests. Our friendly, courteous staff will answer your questions about what type of pest control works best for you.
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