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Keep foods such as flour, cereal,
spaghetti and pet food in re-sealable
containers with tight lids.
Sweep and vacuum often (especially in
eating areas) to help eliminate a food
source for pests.
Seal cracks, crevices, and gaps around
doors and windows.
Many pests need moisture to
successfully live and reproduce. Limit
their access to water or moisture sources
by sealing any cracks and leaks in pipes
and faucets. Reduce moisture in the
motorhome by controlling condensation,
immediately wiping up spills and
promptly repairing leaks. Be extra alert
around areas that attract rodents and
insects, including the sewer hose, fresh
water hose, bay doors and items that
may be leaning against the outside of the
motorhome, such as fishing poles and
golf clubs.
When the motorhome is stored outdoors,
clear the surrounding area of all rodent
friendly hiding places: shrubs, trees and
clutter. Completely seal the underside
of the motorhome. Wire mesh will work
well to prevent points of entry, but
beware of blocking necessary air vents.
Prior to operating the motorhome after
storage, remove all insect and animal
nests that may have developed around
vents, engine compartments, the exhaust
pipe and in the wheel wells.
Rodents:
Rodents may chew through wires or build
nests in components of the motorhome. Signs
of rodent infestation include droppings,
shredded material or chewed furniture fabrics
and vinyl. Rodents like to build nests with wire
insulation, and are commonly attracted to the
outside coating of 120 Volt AC wiring more
than 12 Volt DC wiring.
NOTE
Although the back cap of the
motorhomes is well sealed, rodents
are capable of chewing through the
foam insulation. This area should be
routinely inspected.
If there are signs of rodent infestation around
the motorhome, place traps or poisons in
suspected areas. Keep the traps and poisons
safely away from pets and children. Cheese is
not the best bait for a rodent trap. Use peanut
butter or chocolate in small amounts. Place
the bait on the trigger of the trap to induce the
rodent to climb onto the trigger to reach the
bait. Rodents do not limit invasion to unused
vehicles.
Insects:
Eliminate insects when signs of infestation
appear. If the owner of the motorhome is
unable to identify the type of insect, purchase
sticky traps from the hardware store and place
the tape where the insects have been seen.
Once a sample is caught, seek assistance in
identifying the insect to determine what will be
required to remove the infestation.
Regularly
inspect
the exterior of the
motorhome for signs of a budding wasp nest
and promptly destroy small nests before they
become too large.
Spiders can be in any structure. Immediately
remove spider webs. Some types of spiders
like to nest on top of the diesel tank and
around the diesel hoses. Dispense of spiders
using a vacuum. Use care to capture the spider
and egg sacs. Throw the vacuum bag away in a
sealed bag.
Fruit flies invade the motorhome by
attaching to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Determine what food items are generating the
flies and discard that item in an outdoor trash
receptacle. Fruit flies can be eliminated with a
homemade trap. Pour a few ounces of vinegar
into a cup and cover the cup with plastic wrap.
Secure the wrap with tape or a rubber band and
poke a ¼" hole in the plastic. Place the trap in
the area where fruit flies are present.
Ants live in colonies. Only a fraction of the
ant colony will leave to seek food. Spraying
pesticides will only kill the ants that are away
from the colony. The colony must be destroyed
to eliminate all ants. Keep ants away from the
sewer hose by spraying the hose ends with a
soap and water solution.
Fleas can be removed by properly treating
pets with a veterinarian approved treatment
and by thoroughly cleaning the motorhome.
Vacuum vinyl areas and tile floors to remove
dust, flea larva and flea eggs. Follow by
thoroughly washing those areas with soap and
water. Carpets must be vacuumed and treated
with a residual flea control product labeled
safe for indoor carpet and furniture use.
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