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k_jensen6
Explorer II
Mar 22, 2015

Bug bombs

Can you safely set off a bug bomb in a class a motorhome? Don't want to damage vinyl, leather, wood.
  • OP: We have spent the winter in Florida, and we are seeing tiny sugar ants and miscellaneous spiders.
  • Read the label of the bomb you decide to use. there are newer type ones that are DRY sprays.

    They don't leave a gunky residue all over like the old ones did. Just be aware that the old type ones are still on the shelves.

    I found this one to work the best DRY fog and NO odor which is a must for an RV.
    http://www.bengal.com/foggers_roaches.html
    Kills roaches, fleas, ticks, ants, spiders, crickets & other insects
    No odor, no mess
    It can be found at big grocery stores like Publix.

    And if you have pets they can not go back into the RV for a couple of days to be sure to be safe.Read the label about pets safety.

    And more importantly is each and everything that is connected to a pilot light MUST be SHUT off. The label stresses NOT to be used where a pilot light is.

    The above link also has a 'Non-flammable' product also if you are concerned about using a fogger in such close proximity of the propane and all the pilot lights.

    That all said keep in mind that one can is intended to treat far more sf than the entire MH is.

    What bug are you trying to get rid of in the RV?
  • Might want to remove or disconnect any smoke detectors also. The type of fogger I use sets them off.
  • I have done that several times.Just shut down anything with flames.
  • Personally, I'd turn off the propane and disconnect ALL the batteries and the SOLAR panel if you have one. Sparks and bug bombs don't mix.....Dennis
  • Cut the propane and electric and it shouldn't be a problem.

    Make sure to open all the hatches so it gets to all their hidey holes.
  • Don't see why you could not set off a 'bug bomb'. I would be sure that you have NO open flames such as pilot lights, etc. Be sure propane is turned OFF.