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Wed, 05 August 2020 14:30  |
James Hupy
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Several years ago, a GMC owner by the name Robin Hood, fought a war with
some extremely aggressive Hornets, who lived in his A/C unit on the roof.
Extensive videos documented his attempts, ending with professional
exterminators. Quite amusing.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Wed, Aug 5, 2020, 12:02 PM Mike Kelley via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Chuck - The flying insect specialist:
> I assume you also have a drivable GMC!
> Mike/the Corvair a holic
> Note: Married to Billie Young (as you knew her - now Billie Kelley as of 6
> 1/2 years ago).
> She says Hi!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 5, 2020, at 1:45 PM, Charles Boyd via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Sir, soapy water in a garden sprayer will kill flying insects, wasps,
> yellow jackets, etc. on contact. A friend had the biggest Yellowjacket
> nest I
>> have ever seen under the aluminum siding of her house. It took some
> caution and all day but no more Yellowjackets.
>>
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>>
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>> indymac wrote on Wed, 05 August 2020 13:45
>>> While my coach is awaiting deployment as an RV, it is pinch hitting as
> the local wasp magnet, safe house, and recreation facility.
>>> Mind you, I wish them no harm, just want them to relocate.
>>> Also they represent an absolute and total deterrent to any hope for
> help.
>>> After 10+ cans of wasp spray, 3 busted fly swatters, and expensive
> traps, I decided I would attempt to be smarter than they are.
>>> Brief research proved not very helpful other than find the nests and
> treat them.
>>>
>>> The first major infestation was the A/C unit on the roof.
>>> They knew it would be hard to get to, and it was.
>>> But after removing the cover and spraying they seem to be avoiding (can
> you hear me knocking on wood?)
>>>
>>> Next, and well hidden, was the front frame. After spraying several
> times nothing worked.
>>> Until I started blocking holes with steel wool.
>>> Rusted after some time, I ended up opting for foam spray.
>>> Concerned about trapping moisture, I choose the lessor of two evils.
>>> Thinking there were only a couple, ended up being a challenge to find
> them all.
>>> You may see the nests near the hole, but you'll never see the huge
> nests farther in the frame, or be able to spray them without special
>>> equipment.
>>> And then the ones on vacation return.
>>>
>>> Next, after continually spraying the oven vents for years, I upped the
> ante and placed screens cut to fit under the outer cover.
>>> Intention is to eventually screen all exposed louvers and favorite
> haunts, generator, exhaust vent (can't get screw out), propane tank area,
> and
>>> fridge cover.
>>> Yes, concerned about air flow but that's only an issue if you use
> things, not parked for 10 years.
>>> Also on the list is rubber seals on the shore power lid and other swing
> or removable panels. They don't need much room to invite themselves in.
>>>
>>> Oh, one they were good at giving me a decoys.
>>> In the genset area I had knocked down several nests hanging just inside
> near the top.
>>> Tracing a couple years later turned out the biggest nest was behind the
> foam insulation surrounding the genset, near the front top where it had
>>> separated from the body.
>>>
>>> The two requiring Sherlock Holmes skills were the odd shaped tubes
> running along the bottom side of the coach after the rubber covers were
> lost.
>>> One of the last ones was the area where the body is supported by the
> frame. Still have a few of those to go.
>>>
>>> As I uncover more of their fox holes I will update.
>>>
>>> Probably not a problem if you actually use your coach, but for me
> priority #1 and prerequisite for working on it.
>>> They even built one behind the inside dash as I had left the engine
> cover off.
>>>
>>> Oh, one I'm not sure about. Seen the buggers crawling inside around
> the A/C lines in the front. Not sure I've got that one under control.
>>> Hint, if you're having trouble locating the nest, just look for the
> mud or whatever they leave behind after they land going home.
>>>
>>> May be due to my location near a creek. I'm sure much more prone to
> unused coaches.
>>>
>>> I will consider myself with this singular expertise on GMC Motorhomes,
> and nothing else, until I hear another suggestion.
>>> Will gladly relinquish the crown for any help whatsoever.
>>>
>>> Please don't ask how many hours I have in this project, or give my
> significant other a hint how much time I was wasting.
>>
>>
>> --
>> C. Boyd
>> 76 Crestmont
>> East Tennessee
>>
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