If you are wondering how to vermin proof a shed, then wonder no more! I have looked into how to do it and give you some tips and advice. Vermin can be a pain they can cause damage to your shed and spread diseases so it is important to deal with the matter, ideally before it starts and make your shed vermin proof. This is especially important for the health and safety of yourself and your loved ones as vermin could spread diseases.
The best way to vermin proof a shed is to:
- Look for any cracks or holes in the shed and fill them if necessary
- Make sure you use the right roof and wall sheeting to stop cracks or holes appearing
- Make sure the contents of your shed are sealed too
- Insulate your shed
- Check for any leaks and fix them if there are any
- Keep your shed clean.
- Use traps to catch any vermin that are lurking about
- Get a cat or a dog to scare them off.
- Get rid of any clutter so that the vermin won’t set up home there.
What are vermin anyway?
Vermin are pests. These could be rodents, which are rats and mice, cockroaches, mites, fleas, bedbugs and ants.
What attracts vermin?
Vermin are drawn to attractive habitats. This may be somewhere with food and shelter and no visible predators.
Some different types of food that attracts vermin could be:
- Rubbish left out
- Pet food left out
- Bird Feeders
Some different types of shelter that attracts vermin could be:
- Bushy Areas
- Spaces under buildings
- Piles of wood or rubble
Cockroaches in particular are attracted to warm temperatures. You will often find them in cracks and hiding in cabinets.
Ants like sweet food so they are usually attracted to any sort of sugary food. Jelly, Syrups, Sweets that sort of thing.
Mice also love warm temperatures. They love to hide under things and you may find them where there is food.
Rats need water and food so you will find them near anywhere where there is food and drink.
How to vermin proof a wooden shed
It is a lot easier for vermin to chew at wood than any other type of material when it comes to sheds so it is very important to make your wooden shed vermin proof. One thing you should really do when it comes to your wooden shed is make sure you insulate it. Having the shed insulated makes it lot harder for vermin to gnaw their way through your shed.
How to vermin proof a metal shed
One of the main reasons why vermin get into the shed is because there is a way for them to get in. So if you have a metal shed, look for holes or gaps they could get in. You can buy seals online that help with this.
Why should you vermin proof your shed
You should vermin proof your shed, because vermin can spread more than 35 diseases and it’s important to look after your health and the health of your loved ones and guests from rodents and other vermin such as cockroaches or ants.
Conclusion
As long as you keep your pub shed clean and you check regularly for any gaps or cracks or holes, then you should be ok. Vermin love mess so as long as you have a regular tidying schedule then you should be fine.