Holiday Admiral 2016, Manual

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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.
Perform the cleaning treatment daily for three
days to ensure that all fleas have encountered
the treatment.
Flying outdoor insects are attracted to
bright light. Yellow porch light covers on
the motorhome work to discourage insect
invasion. During nighttime hours insects
will be attracted to docking lights or other
bright exterior lighting.
If the presence of moths is detected inside
the motorhome, usually by holes appearing in
material, clean the affected clothing and all
other items stored in the same area. Follow
by completely cleaning the closet, dresser or
storage area. Seal cracks and treat the area
with a product labeled safe for indoor pest
control.
Birds:
Even birds can be considered pests,
particularly when the motorhome is parked in
the flight path of a flock. Bird droppings are
hard to remove and will leave stains. Prevent
permanent staining to the motorhome roof by
regularly cleaning the surface to remove all
bird droppings.
Damage from Pests:
Lizards have been known to crawl into the
inverter and short out the circuit board. Lizards
can be captured using glue traps. To remove
the lizard from the trap, dissolve the glue with
vegetable oil and release it outside and well
away from the motorhome. A scorpion will
glow blue-green in UV light. Be extra careful
as scorpions stings can be poisonous.
Best sources of information about
common household pests:
The Internet is a great place to find
information about common pests. The National
Pest Management Association web site can be
a useful resource for common pests. Another
good source of information is colleges and
universities with entomology (study of insects)
departments.
Electronic pest control devices can be
costly and most likely will not work on all
types of rodents and insects. When calling
on the services of a professional to combat
pest infestation, call a reputable business
that is licensed in handling pesticides. Check
references.
Explain that you are seeking assistance for
a motorhome, as treatments may differ from
standard household jobs. If a pest problem
is suspected in the motorhome, consider
professional pest control help. The following
guidelines can be used for selecting a pest
control service:
Seek referrals from those who have used
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pest control services. Inquire about the
type of pest problem encountered and if
they were satisfied with the service.
Membership in the national, state or
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local pest control associations is a good
indicator that the company has access
to modern technical information and is
committed to further education.
Reach a complete understanding with
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the company before work starts; find
out what the pest is, how the problem
will be treated, how long the period of
treatment will be, and what results can
be expected.
Be sure to understand what is guaranteed
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and what is not.