Pest Library
Know what's lurking around your home — and how pressure cleaning keeps pests away for good.
Pressure Cleaning: Your First Line of Defense Against Pests
Most homeowners don't realize that dirt, mold, algae, and organic debris on the outside of their home are open invitations for pests. Cockroaches, ants, spiders, fruit flies, and rodents are all attracted to the buildup that accumulates on siding, decks, driveways, and gutters. Steam pressure washing removes the food sources, nesting materials, and moisture that pests depend on — making your home a far less attractive target. At Sherer Solutions, our exterior cleaning services don't just make your home look great, they actively protect it from infestation.
Common Pests & How We Stop Them
Cockroaches
Cockroaches thrive in damp, dirty environments. Grease buildup, mold, and organic debris around your home's foundation and entry points create ideal nesting conditions. Pressure washing removes these attractants and eliminates the moisture they need to survive.
Exterior pressure washing of foundation walls, entry points, and patios removes grease and organic matter that cockroaches feed on.
Ants
Ants follow scent trails left by food residue and organic buildup on driveways, walkways, and siding. Once a trail is established, colonies can number in the thousands. Pressure cleaning disrupts these trails and removes the debris they nest under.
High-pressure cleaning of driveways, sidewalks, and perimeter surfaces eliminates scent trails and nesting debris.
Spiders
Spiders build webs in corners, eaves, and along siding where insects congregate. Algae and mold attract the small insects that spiders feed on. Removing that food source through regular pressure washing reduces spider populations around your home.
Soft washing of eaves, siding, and window frames removes webs, egg sacs, and the algae that attracts spider prey.
Fruit Flies
Fruit flies are tiny, fast-breeding insects that thrive around fermenting organic matter, standing moisture, and food residue. Outside the home, they congregate near trash areas, compost bins, damp wood, and any surface with organic buildup — including siding, decks, and outdoor dining areas. A single female can lay up to 500 eggs at a time, meaning a small problem can become a full infestation within days. They are commonly found hovering near drains, garbage cans, and anywhere sugary or fermented residue has accumulated on exterior surfaces.
Pressure washing exterior surfaces, trash areas, patios, and outdoor dining spaces removes the fermented organic residue and standing moisture that fruit flies breed in. Regular cleaning of siding, decks, and perimeter surfaces eliminates the buildup that attracts and sustains fruit fly populations around your home.
Termites
Termites are drawn to wood that has been softened by moisture and mold. Decks, fences, and wood siding that accumulate algae and moisture become prime targets. Regular pressure washing and sealing keeps wood dry and far less attractive to termites.
Deck and fence pressure washing removes mold and moisture that softens wood and attracts termite colonies.
Rodents
Mice and rats are attracted to food debris, grease buildup, and cluttered areas around the home's exterior. Grease near kitchen vents and organic buildup along foundations create nesting opportunities. Pressure cleaning removes these attractants.
Foundation washing and kitchen vent cleaning removes grease and debris that rodents use for food and nesting.
Wasps & Hornets
Wasps and hornets build nests under eaves, in gutters, and along siding. They are attracted to sweet residues and sheltered surfaces with debris buildup. Pressure washing removes old nests and the conditions that attract new ones.
Eave and gutter cleaning removes old nests and debris, making surfaces less hospitable for new colonies.
Silverfish
Silverfish thrive in damp, humid environments and feed on mold and organic matter. Basement walls, crawl spaces, and damp exterior surfaces with algae growth are common entry points. Removing moisture and mold through pressure washing reduces their presence.
Exterior wall and foundation washing removes algae and moisture that silverfish depend on to survive.
Ready to Protect Your Home?
Don't wait for pests to move in. A clean exterior is your best defense. Schedule a pressure washing service with Sherer Solutions today.
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