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07-01-2012, 07:03 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Michigan
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We have a 2012 Sunset Trail Reserve, the other day I noticed there were black ants getting in it some how. Any idea how I can stop this?
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07-01-2012, 07:06 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: WI
Posts: 896
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Knock on wood I have not seen anything yet, mine has been stored for a month now, taking her out next week for a month. I use the "Home Defense" all around the outside and then I lay a track of it down all along the inside also. It has always worked for me at my home so I'm hoping it will work with the trailer also.
good luck,
Jim
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07-01-2012, 08:33 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mebane, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tator447
Knock on wood I have not seen anything yet, mine has been stored for a month now, taking her out next week for a month. I use the "Home Defense" all around the outside and then I lay a track of it down all along the inside also. It has always worked for me at my home so I'm hoping it will work with the trailer also.
good luck,
Jim
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x2. They will often climb up anything that touches the ground. I spray around the camper at every campsite and at the storage lot paying special attention to the wheels, stab jacks and tongue. I use the raid version but either will work. I also spray around my patio mat and picnic table. I have survived some pretty ant infested campsites so far..... knock on wood.
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07-01-2012, 08:33 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Franklin Wisc.
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I heard a ring of comet cleanser will deter ants as well, bought a container, haven't tried it yet.
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07-01-2012, 09:30 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Washington
Posts: 591
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baby powder works good too. If I see lots of ants I circle the tires and anything touches the ground. So far so good.
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07-01-2012, 09:33 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 780
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x3 on Home Defense. Use inside and around outside perimeter.
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2013 Itasca Sunstar 35F, 2013 Ford C Max toad.
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07-01-2012, 09:59 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Texas
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Don't forget to treat the water, sewer and especially the shore power cords/hoses. Ants seem to love these 'superhighways'.
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07-01-2012, 11:31 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: so. ga.
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boric acid (a white powder) around everything that touches the ground
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07-01-2012, 10:50 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Michigan
Posts: 26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joescuba
boric acid (a white powder) around everything that touches the ground
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Where would I find boric acid?
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07-01-2012, 11:32 PM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Arvada,Colorado
Posts: 262
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Enoz roach away at Walmart is a boric acid solution.
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07-02-2012, 10:56 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location:
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You can make call to the pest control, and there are been many pest control medicine in the market now days.
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07-03-2012, 12:37 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 780
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Boric acid is over the counter at most drug store/departments.
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2013 Itasca Sunstar 35F, 2013 Ford C Max toad.
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07-03-2012, 01:00 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: WI.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by artgpo
Boric acid is over the counter at most drug store/departments.
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If boric acid will do the job----in my opinion that's the way to. No nasty chemicals.
Just remember when you use any pest aside, if it will kill bugs, it sure isn't doing you any good.
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07-05-2012, 09:58 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: VA
Posts: 144
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Vasoline on the power cord works well. They won't cross it. It is a little messy though.
Several years ago, we had an infestation of tiny ants. We used Terro. It's a liquid which you put on little pieces of cardboard. They love the stuff and take it back to the nest and kills them. Within a few days we never saw another ant. We still have the same bottle and use it at home on occasion. Lasts a long time.
Another old recipe is borax powder and cocoa powder.
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07-06-2012, 12:14 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Alabama
Posts: 34
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Try TERRO ant killer, you can get it at Home Depot.
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