An apparatus for preventing entry of insects and other pests behind buildingsiding comprisies an elongate strip of porous compressible material extendingbetween first and second ends, and between top and bottom edges, theelongate strip of fibrous material having front and rear surfaces, an adhesivebonding material applied to the front and rear surfaces of the elongate stripofporous compressible material and peel and stick release liners disposed on theadhesive bonding material.