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CanuckCamper29
Explorer
Nov 05, 2018

Houston Trailer Maintenance - Wasps & Mud Daubers??

Good morning all.

I'm a Canadian that has moved to Houston this summer.

My house has wasp nests and mud dauber "nests" in many location.

I'm wondering what I should be doing for preventative maintenance on my trailer as I have a feeling the pests may find some spots that I don't want them to. Thoughts/advice welcome.

My typical Canadian fall routine has been to winterize the trailer! Not needed here!

Any other thoughts on what a regular trailer maintenance routine looks like in the South are welcome.

Thanks to all.
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  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Nov 05, 2018
    We screen anywhere a wasp can get into the fridge, water heater, or furnace. So far we've had no issues with them after 8 years.
  • naturist's avatar
    naturist
    Nomad
    Nov 05, 2018
    Screen over the furnace exhaust, knock the nests down in water heater and fridge back panels, and run an ice pick up the fridge’s condensate drain.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Nov 05, 2018
    Lots of hornet and wasp sprays. I typically use three or 4 cans a year around the jouse. The key is constant checking and spraying. Around Houston I guess your only real worry is going to be the africianized bees

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