If you have lived or vacationed in the Deep South, at some point you’ve likely encountered some pretty wicked wasps and bees. It doesn’t take long for a scout wasp to find that protected crevice, exhaust vent, drain opening or closed bay in your RV to make a nest.
Imagine your surprise when you need to refill your propane tank. One nasty yellow jacket nest may stop you in your tracks.
Wasp species that make different nests
Take mud daubers, for instance. While they are good at catching spiders and other insects, their nest can be a problem to get rid of if left unchecked. Yellow jackets, paper wasps and bees don’t need a lot of space to gain access. Just one female can quickly reproduce and, before you know it, you have a major problem.
Installing mesh covers will keep these bad boys out of your RV.
Easily protect your RV’s vents
So how do you protect your RV’s vent openings? Mesh covers like these will keep the invaders out, especially if you store your RV for months. But do yourself a favor – secure with a lightweight wire as their springs easily break and can fall off if bumped.
The best time to kill the colony
According to bee experts, if you see wasps or bees flying around a vent, they may only be scouting. If they’re flying in and out, you already have a nest to destroy. If you spray insecticide on a vent or opening, that may initially steer them away. But, as the spray wanes or rain washes it away, you’ll be back to square one. For some species, spray just after dusk when the wasps will be in the nest and less likely to chase you and attack.
Read the edited article published August 30, 2021 here: These small insect screens keep wasps and bees from colonizing your RV – RV Travel
If you choose to order these insect screens, you may wish to safety wire them on as the tiny spring that is used to attach the screens to your RV isn’t extremely strong. We learned the hard way and had to buy a second set when one was missing during our travels.
Kate Doherty has been writing for more than 30 years in technical and general media. In her previous business, she and her spouse dealt with special projects within the military/government sector. Recently she published “Masquerade: A Logan Scott Novel” under the pen name Bryan Alexander, a thriller now available in eBook and paperback on Amazon. It’s a page-turner!