Dirt/Mud Dauber Water Heater Door Entrance
Dirt/Mud daubers gain entrance to my hot water heater via the door. It has gaps around it when it is closed and the pests enter through them, thus building their mud nest. Has anyone experienced th...
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I went to the Habitat for humanity store and bought an old window screen (metal screening) for a dollar. Then with the screen and a beer, I formed a complete screen covering for the inside of the water heater cover. I used silicone to attach the screening to the metal door.
I took the rest of the screening (and another beer) and made a similar screen inside the refer vent cover. I didn't have enough screen to cover the upper refer vent stack.
I used metal screen (instead of plastic) because of the heat factor in the hot water heater area. The project took 2 beers due to heat factor outside. The screens have lasted ALL summer!!!!!
I took the rest of the screening (and another beer) and made a similar screen inside the refer vent cover. I didn't have enough screen to cover the upper refer vent stack.
I used metal screen (instead of plastic) because of the heat factor in the hot water heater area. The project took 2 beers due to heat factor outside. The screens have lasted ALL summer!!!!!
