11/04/2026
Homeowner tip: Grab a flashlight and look behind your kitchen and bathroom vanities tonight.
Even in brand-new construction, rough openings are frequently cut through the drywall to run plumbing lines and left unsealed. Because a mouse can compress its body through a dime-sized opening and a rat requires only the diameter of a quarter, an unsealed gap around a drain line serves as a direct access corridor from subfloors and wall voids straight into your living space.
At Apex Exterior Care & Pest, we practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) rather than relying on spray-and-pray tunnel vision. Applying chemical treatments across baseboards without addressing structural access points only provides a temporary band-aid. Our priority is finding the root cause of the vulnerability, sealing mechanical and plumbing entry points with durable exclusion materials, and establishing lasting protection for your property.
True pest management stops infestations before they ever cross into your home. Contact Apex today to schedule a thorough structural inspection and secure your property for the winter.