Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004 Owner's Manual page 147

Damage from Pest:
On one occasion a motorhome owner, investigating the cause of a failed
inverter, discovered that a lizard had crawled in the inverter, shorted out the
circuit board and died. Lizards can be captured using glue traps. To remove
the lizard from the trap, dissolve the glue with vegetable oil and then release
the lizard outside and well away from the motorhome. A scorpion will glow
blue-green in UV light. If you suspect the presence of scorpions in the
motorhome, investigate with an UV black light during the nighttime hours.
What are the best sources of information about common household
pests?
The Internet is a great place to find information about common pests,
however, the information is not always correct. The National Pest
Management Association website can be useful resource about common pest.
Another good source for information are colleges and universities with
entomology departments (entomology is the study of insects).
Electronic pest control devices can be costly and most likely will not
work on all types of rodents and insects. When calling on the services of a
professional to combat pest infestation, call a reputable business that is
licensed in handling pesticides. Check references. Explain that you are
seeking assistance for a motorhome, as treatments may differ from standard
household jobs.
If you do suspect a pest problem in the motorhome, consider professional
pest control help. The following guidelines can be used for selecting a pest
control service.
• A good place to start is to inquire as to who has used pest control
services. Inquire about the type of pest problem encountered and
how satisfied they were with the service.
• Membership in the national, state or local pest control
associations is a good indicator that the company has access to
modern technical information and is committed to further
education.
• Reach a complete understanding with the company before work
starts; find out what the pest is, how the problem will be treated,
how long the period of treatment will be, and what results can be
expected.
• Be sure to understand what is guaranteed and what is not.
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