turtletalk
NC
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I seldom see spiders in our TC. I had rather not ever see them.Any advice about regular prevention of the creepy crawlers?
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donn0128
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Couple of bug bombs about twice a year should take care of most unwanted critters.
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MKish
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I would spray the exterior only because I don't like spreading poison all over my stuff unless I have an infestation. (Sometimes you need a bug bomb! But I don't advise it prophylactically.) Spray the undersides and any openings every few months to discourage entry with something that has a good residual effect. Spiders are very sensitive to chemicals so you don't need to go nuts.
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Super_Dave
Sacramento, CA
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As I've mentioned in the past, dog flea & tick collars in places like the water heater and refrig storage doors will help keep bugs and spiders out of the pilot light / tubing areas. I just lay them on the floor of the storage area.
Truck: 2006 Dodge 3500 Dually
Camper: 2007 Eagle Cap 850
Boat: 2003 Jetcraft 2125 - Yamaha 150 HP & 8 HP Kicker
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sirdrakejr
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In the summer here and in CO I walked around the house just an hour or so after sunset. The spiders are usually out there waiting for meals. Instead I give them a drink of Raid spider killer. That gets rid of the black widows for most of the year. But I do the walk around every month to be sure. The flashlight I use lights them up like they were waiting for me.
Frank
2011 Palomino Maverick 1000SLLB on a 2004 Dodge Quadcab CTD Ram3500 SRW long bed equipped with Timbren springs, Stable Load bump stops, Rickson 19.5" wheels/"G" range tires and a Helwig "Big Wig" rear anti sway bar.
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Bubtoofat
SE Michigan
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I use one of these when the TC is in storage. CLICK I haven't seen a single spider, bug or any critter in the camper yet.
Mike
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Wheelholder
jacksonville, fl
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We were told when we bought our 830 to use flea collars. We cut them into thirds and placed them in cabinets inside and all outside compartments. Seems to have taken care of the bugs.
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