Exterior & Interior Care --- Section 3
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Damage from Pest:
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. If
the presence of scorpions in the motorhome is suspected, investigate with an UV black light during
the nighttime hours.
Best sources of information about common household pests:
The Internet is a great place to find information about common pests, however, the information is
not always correct. The National Pest Management Association website can be useful resource about
common pest. Another good source for information are colleges and universities with entomology
departments (entomology is the study of insects).
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 fol-
lowing guidelines can be used for selecting a pest control service.
• Seek referrals from those who have used 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 local pest control associations is a good indicator that
the company has access to modern technical information and is committed to further edu-
cation.
• Reach a complete understanding with 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 and what is not.
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