Monaco Cayman 2006, Руководство пользователя

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90 • Section 3 — Exterior & Interior Care Cayman 2006
To help control pests:
• Reduce the 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 insure 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 fl 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. Ensure all windows and doors are screened and
that the screens fi t snug in the frames.
• 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 fi 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 motorhome 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.