What does pest-proofing aim to eliminate?

Pest-proofing primarily aims to eliminate harborage for pests. This involves modifying the environment to make it less conducive for pests to inhabit. Techniques may include sealing cracks and crevices, removing clutter, and ensuring proper sanitation to discourage pest nesting and breeding. By focusing on harborage removal, pest-proofing effectively disrupts the pest’s ability to find shelter and reproduce, which is a critical step in managing pest populations.

While reducing chemical usage, eliminating natural habitats, and addressing entry points for wildlife are important considerations in pest management, they do not specifically align with the core goal of pest-proofing. Pest-proofing is fundamentally about making environments inhospitable to pests by eliminating their access to safe spaces, which ultimately helps prevent infestations and maintain a pest-free environment.