How does somebody get out, and keep out the wasps in an older fiberglass
boat? In this I'm referring to my project boat which is fiberglass, and
until now, without a cover on it. I was having a problem with wasps in it,
every time I came around it. So over the last week I've power washed it
(which blew down a couple nests), and I soaked everything with the wonder
wand so I could peak under everything to see if it was clear. From what I
can see, all wasp nests are gone unless there are still some way down under
the belly of the boat (under the floor) which is the last place I could
guess as that's the only place I can't really see into...(at the front tip
of the boat I believe there is a small opening down to there and at the back
near the drain I believe it opens to there too...

Since covering it with a tarp, I've looked in and noticed a few small ones
flying around the window of it...

Short of fogging the entire boat (if something exists like that), I'm
interested in any tips anyone may have.

Cheers

How does somebody get out, and keep out the wasps in an older fiberglass
boat?

Integrate the schools?

Seriously,
Have you considered a few mothballs under the foward hatch where you suspect a
wasp nest?

Short of fogging the entire boat (if something exists like that), I'm
interested in any tips anyone may have.
Wasps are somewhat particular about where they build a nest. Assuming that
your boat only has a few spots that are deemed acceptable by the wasps, try
spraying those areas with WD-40(or whatever), which leaves the surface with
a residue that is too smelly for them.

"Chris" wrote:

Short of fogging the entire boat (if something exists like that), I'm
interested in any tips anyone may have.


There are foggers. You set them up and pull the tab to activate. I used
one on the boat in my yard that had been setting for a long time. Then
came in and vaccumed up all the dead wasps. As for how to keep them
out....I'm curious too.

Dump a box of mothballs inside the boat. I also use a tire protector called
"Wet 'n Black" to keep anything rubber or vinyl from drying out and
cracking...or you can use baby oil. Spray it everywhere...I have had no
wasps or ants in my boats for 15 years. That is a pretty tall order here in
Florida...

Jim Rojas


"Chris" wrote in message
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How does somebody get out, and keep out the wasps in an older fiberglass
boat? In this I'm referring to my project boat which is fiberglass, and
until now, without a cover on it. I was having a problem with wasps in
it,
every time I came around it. So over the last week I've power washed it
(which blew down a couple nests), and I soaked everything with the wonder
wand so I could peak under everything to see if it was clear. From what I
can see, all wasp nests are gone unless there are still some way down
under
the belly of the boat (under the floor) which is the last place I could
guess as that's the only place I can't really see into...(at the front tip
of the boat I believe there is a small opening down to there and at the
back
near the drain I believe it opens to there too...

Since covering it with a tarp, I've looked in and noticed a few small ones
flying around the window of it...

Short of fogging the entire boat (if something exists like that), I'm
interested in any tips anyone may have.

Cheers

Chuck,
How do you get their little legs apart? :-0
Seriously, I didn't know this would work for wasps, I've used it
successfully against rodents and skunks and the like.
Paul

"Gould 0738" wrote in message
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How does somebody get out, and keep out the wasps in an older fiberglass
boat?

Integrate the schools?

Seriously,
Have you considered a few mothballs under the foward hatch where you
suspect a
wasp nest?

Chuck,
How do you get their little legs apart? :-0
Seriously, I didn't know this would work for wasps, I've used it
successfully against rodents and skunks and the like.
Paul

Mothballs work because they exude poison fumes. No real mystery to it.
The poison is at such a low level that it doesn't bother large organisms like
human beings, (or so we want to believe) but the fumes make smaller critters
sick and away they go.

Dichlorobenzene (sp?) and some sort of naptha are the main ingredients in moth
balls. Don't eat one.