Ant Proofing Caravans

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.

Hi we have used surface spray that stop's them .

Scoof

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.

Regards
John

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.

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,
regards,
Dave

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.

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.

Just a thought, are the ants trying to get in, or get out :-)). Maybe they have a nest in the van.

Val

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.
Cheers