Ant Proofing Caravans

Submitted: Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 13:00
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Hi. We are having problems with ants getting into our van via wheels, support brackets etc. I have used surface sprays etc but to no great effect.Does anyone out there have any other ideas?
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Reply By: Member - colin M (NSW) - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 13:18

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 13:18
We saw some people in Augusta WA sprinkle talcum poweder around there wheels to keep the ants out, they make a complete circle about 2" wide around wheels and door entrance. We have used sprinkles of coffe around the pantry in our camper trailer and that also seems to work.
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Reply By: Scoof - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 13:25

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 13:25
Hi we have used surface spray that stop's them .

Scoof
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Reply By: japmel - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 13:32

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 13:32
Yeah we use Talcum powder around anything that touches the ground.

And to get rid of any Ants that are already in the Van we use Antrid, A few drops in the Ant trails and it will fix the problem.

Surface sprays don't work as all the little buggers do is walk around it.

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John
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Reply By: Member - Raymond S (QLD) - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 15:42

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 15:42
Yep powder works but there are somany ways for them to enter your van, along leads, cobwebs, sullage hose so keep the plug in or have a u bend in your sink pipe or sullage hose & the list goes on.
There are aslo bates or spray called HOVEX PERMETHRIN ant killer sold at Coles some of my friends use with success.
Another effective one is neutra sweet yes the ones u use in tea or coffee they say crush them & add a drop of apple juice & ants love it, I can't put my finger on the article at present but if I do I will post it on for all to read. The worst of the ants is the very tiny black one to get rid of so keep the bates full time in a cupboard.
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Reply By: Dave Thomson - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 15:45

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 15:45
Hi used to work for the shire and can tell you what will work is AMDRO but its expensive{you can get it in bunnings} what will do the same job is half a teaspoon of honey and half a teaspoon of BORAX {$5.00 out of bunnings} put on a lid near to ants and dont disturb them let them amass and eat as much as they want , they take it back to the queen and they all die off , takes a couple of days but the whole colony will be wiped out , its impotant you DONT put too much borax in with the honey as they wont eat it if theres too much of it in the mix, but it does work,
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Dave
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Reply By: Steve Ellis - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 16:12

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 16:12
Ants in vans is the question everyone asks and there is no one answer. All the above sugestions are handy but you probably want to get rid of them now. not in a few days. The only thing we find is a pest bomb from Pea-Beu or similar brand. Purchase from Coles/Woolies for a choice of brands. Take out ALL food and crockery /saucepans/ cuttlry etc before you let it off. Follow intructions on the can. You may have to do it twice over a few days /weeks but it is the only thing for instant control. Wipe over all food surfaces b4 you use them and throw the rag away. We have ants in our yard at home and they get in between trips. We have to do it regularly.
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Follow Up By: Member -Dodger - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 17:05

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 17:05
Make sure yhay the fridge is NOT operating on gas when you do this or kaboom.
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Follow Up By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 22:11

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 22:11
Myth Busters did the pest bomb thingy - Myth Confirmed - you can blow yourself up.

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Reply By: Steve Ellis - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 19:24

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 19:24
Good point Dodger. No ignition source as the vapour is inflammable. It says so on the can. Its a bit like playing golf or the law. You need to comply with ALL the rules, not just the ones that suit you. My sugestion is to have a beer or more while it happens and then ventilate thoroughjly.
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Reply By: Val - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 19:46

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 19:46
Just a thought, are the ants trying to get in, or get out :-)). Maybe they have a nest in the van.

Val
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Reply By: Hairy - Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 20:47

Thursday, May 10, 2007 at 20:47
All good ideas, but the little buggers also drop out of trees when your stopped!
If they really bother you that much, get a proffesional pest mob to spray with something.
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