Monaco Cayman 2005 Owner's Manual page 126

Insects:
Eliminate insects when signs of infestation appear. If unable to identify the type of insect, purchase
sticky traps from the hardware store and place the tape where the insects have been seen. Once a sam-
ple is caught, seek assistance in identifying the insect to determine what will be required to remove the
infestation.
Regularly inspect the exterior of the motorhome for signs of a budding wasp nest, and promptly
destroy small nests before they become too large.
Spiders can be in any structure. Immediately remove spider webs. Some types of spiders like to nest
on top of the diesel tank and around the diesel hoses. Dispense of spiders using a vacuum. Use care to
capture the spider and egg sacs. Throw the vacuum bag away in a sealed bag.
Fruit flies invade the motorhome by attaching to fresh fruits and vegetables. Determine what food
items are generating the flies and discard that item in an outdoor trash receptacle. Fruit flies can be
eliminated with a homemade trap. Pour a few ounces of vinegar into a cup and cover the cup with plas-
tic wrap. Secure the wrap with tape or a rubber band and poke a ¼" hole in the plastic. Place the trap in
the area where fruit flies are present.
Ants live in colonies. Only a fraction of the ant colony will leave to seek food. Spraying pesticides
will only kill the ants that are away from the colony. To eliminate all ants, the colony must be
destroyed. Keep ants away from the sewer hose by spraying the hose ends with a soap and water solu-
tion.
Fleas can be removed by properly treating pets with a veterinarian approved treatment and by thor-
oughly cleaning the motorhome. Vacuum vinyl areas and tile floors to remove dust, flea larva and flea
eggs. Follow by thoroughly washing those areas with soap and water. Carpets must be vacuumed and
treated with a residual flea control product labeled safe for indoor carpet and furniture use. Perform the
cleaning treatment daily for three days to ensure that all fleas have encountered the treatment.
Flying outdoor insects are attracted to bright light. Yellow porch light covers on the motorhome
work to discourage insect invasion. During nighttime hours insects will be attracted to docking lights,
or other bright exterior lighting.
If the presence of moths is detected inside of the motorhome, usually by holes appearing in materi-
al, clean the affected clothing and all other items stored in the same area. Follow by completely clean-
ing the closet, dresser or storage area. If cracks are detected, seal the cracks and treat the area with a
properly labeled indoor pest control product.
Birds:
Even birds can be considered pests, particularly when the motorhome is parked in the flight path of
a flock. Bird droppings are hard to remove and will leave stains. Prevent permanent staining to the
motorhome roof by regularly cleaning the surface to remove all bird droppings.
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Section 3 --- Exterior & Interior Care
Cayman 2005