[Rhodes22-list] More On Poptop "Security"

[Joe Camp]

Peter:

Prevention: I have no idea.  After the nest is found, however:  Spray the hell out of it with the wasp/hornet spray... then get the hell away. because it makes them angry.  I rely on good old WD-40 (the duct tape of liquid lubricants).  Most insect killer is simply an oily base that clogs the spiracles on the bug's abdomen, through which the demons breathe.  That won't hurt your gel coat or pop top.  The WD also pisses off the bugs, so be prepared to vamoose. 

Joe Camp
s/v John Dawson
Earleville MD



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>Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 1:15 PM
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] More On Poptop "Security"
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>Just discovered a couple of stowaways: very ambitious mud-dauber wasps. They build with adobe bricks.
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>I'm 99% sure they get in under the poptop. I was about to hang some camphor gadgets (ie mothballs) but a longtime Florida resident says they do no good.  He tells me to spray with a product like Raid.
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>Before I do, does anyone know if that might damage either the poptop itself or gelcoat (should I be careless)? 
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>Just being careful!
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