What should i use to temporarily seal a window to prevent insects from entering?

Question

I am currently renting the house so i can't do anything permanent but i have the problem where the to window pane edges meet when its closed spiders and even wasp's are getting through it, i never open the windows im having a problem with, so i would like to temporarily seal the crack until i move, i don't care if the window opens for now until i move.

Also incase this matters, the window type is the normal double pane window where you lift up the bottom pane and it slides over the top.

If someone can help me i would like to thank you very much in advanced, i HATE spiders and wasp's!

Answer 1

Hi, Newclean



For now you can use some rope. If needed, double the rope, cut to length and attach tape around it in 3 or 4 places. Or, an old towel you can tear up. When you get time and want it to look abit better, get to the hardware store and buy a roll of self adhesive, sponge seal. Keep the receipt for deduction off your rent.

Answer 2

First off, I would get some insect spray and spray around your window really good. Then, if you can find some sheets or strips of that real thin "foam-like" packing material they use to wrap delicate stuff for packing and shipping, I would open the window, put that in the crack and shut the window & lock it. They also sell actual sealers made for gaps in windows and doors, that come in strips you just cut to fit and then stick down in the gap~you can get them at any Lowe's store~and it wouldn't leave any damage at all. You could also get some of those flat sticky traps sheets and cut them to fit on the outside of the window sill and set them in the track~nothing will get past them and they are really cheap.

Good Luck!!

Answer 3

Put duct tape over the crack where the window meets the sill or the edge. If you get the same color tape as the woodwork on the window and you cut it well, it will look fine. Problem is when you remove it be prepared to see some insects stuck to it.

Answer 4

Buy some window caulking and squirt it down in the sills. It will be hard to get out, but it can be done.