Welcome to the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast, where we delve into the world of tiny living. In this episode, I’m sharing my own captivating [and slightly humorous] tale of dealing with unexpected visitors in my tiny house. It all starting with light scratching sounds, which led to the shocking discovery of these unexpected guests. In this episode, I am walking you through the entire process of diagnosing, cleaning, and ultimately sealing off the entry points for these tiny intruders. With valuable lessons and practical advice for both builders and current tiny house dwellers, let’s explore the importance of preemptive measures and the necessity of addressing pest issues promptly. Stay tuned for helpful insights and a real-life tale of tiny house pest control adventure.In This Episode:House maintenance: ? Ethan's experience emphasizes the importance of inspecting and maintaining tiny houses to prevent critters from entering and causing issues.DIY building tips: ? For DIY builders, it's essential to prioritize properly constructing soffits and fascia to ensure they are effective barriers against critters.Early pest control: ⏱️ Being proactive when signs of critters are noticed can prevent a minor issue from escalating into a major infestation.Infestation aftermath: ? Even after addressing the initial infestation, hidden traps are an additional precaution.Prevention as a priority: ? Highlighting the need for immediate action and the importance of not delaying pest control measures.Links and ResourcesPneumatic Staple GunVictor Mouse TrapBuilding Construction IllustratedVisit www.thetinyhouse.net/286 for full show notes, links and resources.Support the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon (my favorite!) Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!