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2008 IMPERIAL

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR CARE — 3

Common pests include insects such as ants,

cockroaches, termites,

ies, pantry pests and

wasps as well as wildlife such as rodents,
raccoons, bats, birds and snakes. It is important
to remember that pests are searching for food,
water and a place to live. Eliminating any one
of those elements will help control the pest
infestation. Take immediate steps to remove
pests as soon as their presence is detected.

Steps to help control pests:

Reduce clutter inside the motorhome
and storage bays. All storage items,
particularly food (including pet
food), should be kept in tightly sealed
containers. Seal all cracks and holes,
and ensure that window, door and vent
screens are securely in place.
Routinely clean the motorhome,
including storage bays. Wipe down
the water bay. Promptly remove all
crumbs from areas where food is
regularly prepared and eaten. Garbage
should be placed in a sealed container
and removed to an outside receptacle
daily. Only put out pet food that will be
immediately eaten.
Keep foods such as

our, 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

shing

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 and that 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 you are 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.