The most recent Winnebago Go Mail (email) “newsletter” advocates the following:
“4. Bug Spray Around Perimeter of RV - Exterior insect killer sprayed around the perimeter of your RV is a great line of defense. Diatomaceous earth is another great insect repellant, and is actually a natural, non-toxic bug repellent alternative if pets or kids will be around the RV! Remember to reapply these products after it rains, as they’ll get washed away.”
I’d hate to be the eleventh camper in a site after the last ten sprayed insecticide around their RV with the blessing of Winnebago. What about my kid and my pets? And where does Winnebago think the insecticide goes when it’s “washed away?”
Very irresponsible advice.
See https://winnebagolife.com/2019/06/keep-bugs-out-of-your-rv?utm_source=emfluence&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201908_golife_newsletter&utm_content=201908_golife_gear
arcaguy said
05:23 PM Aug 10, 2019
While I'm not a big fan of prophylactic use of bug spray it does have it's uses. But to Winnebago's credit they do give you another method which is environmentally friendly. Personally I've found that Terro works fairly well for ants. The rest of the bugs aren't prevalent enough to worry about most of the time.
Bobc said
08:29 AM Aug 11, 2019
A mix of vinegar,Dawn and water works great for us and is safe for your pets
Tom Cooper said
04:54 AM Sep 15, 2019
You can use mechanical traps that do not give any biological harm.
LarryW21 said
07:19 AM Sep 15, 2019
Excellent comments, Tom and Bobc.
Danny and Cheryl said
08:19 AM Sep 15, 2019
If you occupy a site after I leave it will most likely have Seven Dust sprinkled around to stop the ants.
The most recent Winnebago Go Mail (email) “newsletter” advocates the following:
“4. Bug Spray Around Perimeter of RV - Exterior insect killer sprayed around the perimeter of your RV is a great line of defense. Diatomaceous earth is another great insect repellant, and is actually a natural, non-toxic bug repellent alternative if pets or kids will be around the RV! Remember to reapply these products after it rains, as they’ll get washed away.”
I’d hate to be the eleventh camper in a site after the last ten sprayed insecticide around their RV with the blessing of Winnebago. What about my kid and my pets? And where does Winnebago think the insecticide goes when it’s “washed away?”
Very irresponsible advice.
See https://winnebagolife.com/2019/06/keep-bugs-out-of-your-rv?utm_source=emfluence&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201908_golife_newsletter&utm_content=201908_golife_gear