08/18/2026
What the Outside of a Home Can Tell You About Pest Activity. When bugs keep appearing indoors, the area outside the home can provide useful context. Mulch, fallen leaves, dense shrubs, and standing water can provide shelter or water near the structure. Vegetation can also make it harder to see the foundation and exterior wall.
Keep shrubs trimmed so the wall remains visible, remove excess leaf debris, avoid piling mulch against the foundation, and correct standing water where practical. Openings around utility lines may be worth noting, but one condition does not prove where pest activity began. Do not move or seal gas, electrical, or air-conditioning equipment yourself. A qualified trade professional should handle utility-related repairs.
This photo shows the exterior utility side of a home. No pest is visible, and the image does not show an infestation or completed treatment.
Anteater Pest Control has served Duluth, Suwanee, Johns Creek, and nearby communities since 2005.
If pests keep appearing, call Anteater Pest Control at 678-704-3349. We will listen to what you are seeing and discuss the right next step.