Why proofing matters in Mission
Moisture-friendly landscaping and greenbelt edges increase perimeter testing. Mice, rats, raccoons, and squirrels exploit different gap sizes—foam alone rarely survives teeth.
Perimeter priorities
Garage corners, foundation vents, utility penetrations, deck transitions, and crawl hatches. Large lots are staged by risk so urgent active entries are handled first.
Materials and sequencing
Metal mesh, flashing, and mechanical door hardware. If animals are active inside, coordinaterat,mouse, or wildlife services before permanent seals.
Outbuildings and coops
Feed storage and hardware cloth on coops can be scoped separately from the house when pressure is obviously off-structure.
With active pests
Reduction before blind sealing prevents trapping and odor failures.
Related pages
Targeted fixes:entry point exclusion. CompareAbbotsford proofing.