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MUDLORD said:once they was tied up and flying around on a string we would walk to the chinese place and scare some eggrolls outta them with the bees on a leash
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RE: wasps
I've found several nests under the folded edge of the bed sides or front fenders; they seem to be drawn to secluded areas with a lot of heat for larval development.
Do a search after dark with a flashlight. The colder the air temp the better; it and the night really slows them down. When you spot any nests, soak them with wasp spray. Allow several hours the following morning for all the stragglers to wander in and die.
The hanging wasp traps are good if you're gonna park any rigs for extended periods. Hang them near the truck and let the attractant do it's job.
The moth balls in a can trick is a good one too, especially if they're inside the cab.
I've found several nests under the folded edge of the bed sides or front fenders; they seem to be drawn to secluded areas with a lot of heat for larval development.
Do a search after dark with a flashlight. The colder the air temp the better; it and the night really slows them down. When you spot any nests, soak them with wasp spray. Allow several hours the following morning for all the stragglers to wander in and die.
The hanging wasp traps are good if you're gonna park any rigs for extended periods. Hang them near the truck and let the attractant do it's job.
The moth balls in a can trick is a good one too, especially if they're inside the cab.
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RE: wasps
August 29th, 2008.
The Deuce is just full of holes!!!! Wasp heaven!!! BUT, you can plug the holes for the convoy light/machine gun ring mounts with rubber hole plugs from a auto or hardware store.... and at least that will block 12 ingress points..... The poor old deuce just isn't air tight, and I guess they never will be.... Other then that, BEE quick on the hotshot!
Cheers,
Kyle F. McGrogan
August 29th, 2008.
The Deuce is just full of holes!!!! Wasp heaven!!! BUT, you can plug the holes for the convoy light/machine gun ring mounts with rubber hole plugs from a auto or hardware store.... and at least that will block 12 ingress points..... The poor old deuce just isn't air tight, and I guess they never will be.... Other then that, BEE quick on the hotshot!
Cheers,
Kyle F. McGrogan
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RE: wasps
CRC's Electromotive cleaner is the Bee Killer I use. I can wipe out the whole nest in seconds if I get up early in the am. If mine sit for a while, I cautiously look behind the seats under that cab lip. Espically the corners, I think that is their favorite spot. You guys think the deuce has alot of places, try the M62!!!!
CRC's Electromotive cleaner is the Bee Killer I use. I can wipe out the whole nest in seconds if I get up early in the am. If mine sit for a while, I cautiously look behind the seats under that cab lip. Espically the corners, I think that is their favorite spot. You guys think the deuce has alot of places, try the M62!!!!
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RE: wasps
bee-bop, its what lineman use, red and white can with a white top, dont even bother with the "non-toxic" stuff.
bee-bop, its what lineman use, red and white can with a white top, dont even bother with the "non-toxic" stuff.
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It sounds like your trucks aren't driven often enough, so to solve the insect problem, I can drive down and remove those trucks and solve the problem for no charge.
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I have the exact same problem, and its weird because the M52 is the only thing they bother...
Weird, since it doesnt sit any longer than any of the other 3 vehicles in the same building.
I think there is something to be said about all the rough surfaces that are overhanging in the dry around the 6x6.
The Camaro and other 2 trucks seem to collect spiders though.
All of this stuff gets moved at least every 2 weeks.
I carry wasp/hornet spray, and carb cleaner with me to combat on-road attacks. Fighting wasps in the cab while going 52 in a M52 on a one lane road is better than the redneck olympics. "Here, hold my beer..."
Also my heater intake duct seems to harbor yellow jackets like no other. Freaks me out to fire up the beast, and over the drone of the diesel still be able to hear a "buzz" or drone... Ive killed 20+ in that duct at one time!
Weird, since it doesnt sit any longer than any of the other 3 vehicles in the same building.
I think there is something to be said about all the rough surfaces that are overhanging in the dry around the 6x6.
The Camaro and other 2 trucks seem to collect spiders though.
All of this stuff gets moved at least every 2 weeks.
I carry wasp/hornet spray, and carb cleaner with me to combat on-road attacks. Fighting wasps in the cab while going 52 in a M52 on a one lane road is better than the redneck olympics. "Here, hold my beer..."
Also my heater intake duct seems to harbor yellow jackets like no other. Freaks me out to fire up the beast, and over the drone of the diesel still be able to hear a "buzz" or drone... Ive killed 20+ in that duct at one time!
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Re: RE: wasps
How do you collect the moth balls? Do they sit still for this?Jones said:
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With very tiny tweezers, duh.....
With very tiny tweezers, duh.....
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scooter01922 said:How do you collect the moth balls?I just couldn't resist!With very tiny tweezers, duh.....
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Moth aint laughing.
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The BOMB!!!dm22630 said:If they are inside the cab....
Roll up the windows
shut the windshields
close the vents
and....
Set off 1 or 2 "indoor bug foggers"
NOTHING & I mean NOTHING will be alive in that truck after a couple hours. I use them in houses, sheds, cars, etc......and NOTHING is alive after they breathe that stuff.
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I've had good luck as well keeping a couple house spiders in my cab. They set up webs on the mirrors and inside around the floorboards. Not had any bug problems.
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RE: wasps
I used a coffe can full of moth balls, leave the lid off when you are not in the truck. I also had a nest in some sheet metal that I filled with "great stuff" foam.
Bill
I used a coffe can full of moth balls, leave the lid off when you are not in the truck. I also had a nest in some sheet metal that I filled with "great stuff" foam.
Bill