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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:
On one occasion a motorhome owner, investigating the cause of a failed inverter,
discovered that a lizard had crawled in the inverter, shorted out the circuit board
and died. Lizards can be captured using glue traps. To remove the lizard from the
trap, dissolve the glue with vegetable oil and then release the lizard outside and
well away from the motorhome. A scorpion will glow blue-green in UV light. If
you suspect the presence of scorpions in the motorhome, investigate with an UV
black light during the nighttime hours.
What are the 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 following guidelines can be used for selecting a pest control
service.
• A good place to start is to inquire as to who has used pest control
services. Inquire about the type of pest problem encountered and how
satisfied were they 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 education.
• 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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