Pests
Thomas Dobrinska, a board-certified entomologist at Ehrlich Pest Control, told Real Simple: "Just like humans, over time, houses wear down, and erosion, natural degradation, and years of bad weather all take a toll on a home." This deterioration can invite unwanted guests. Dobrinska explains: "Moisture damage to the home can create water-damaged wood, which is attractive to wood-destroying insects such as carpenter ants, and a leaky basement or a wet crawlspace is attractive to numerous moisture-loving insects such as silverfish, cockroaches, and springtails—and the spiders that feed off of them." Fortunately, these issues can be resolved, and it's wise to have a professional inspect your home.
