Bugs

Bugs and other critters just love boats!

Avoid infestations and bites with these tips.

Pest Control

Published on November 10, 2020; last updated on December 30, 2020 by Nica Waters

Life in paradise has some snags. Mice and flies included. [More] Pest Control

Trash Management to Avoid Bugs

Published on March 16, 2018; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

How do you manage your trash to avoid a major cockroach or ant infestation? [More] Trash Management to Avoid Bugs

No Natz

Published on July 31, 2017; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that’s mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick. [More] No Natz

Ant Infestation

Published on October 20, 2016; last updated on September 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

This past summer, we had an ant infestation on our boat. Normal sprays and traps didn’t make a dent in them. How we finally got rid of them for good. [More] Ant Infestation

Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls

Published on January 29, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Keep bugs out of your boat with this easy, low-cost way to prevent ants, mud daubers, spiders, and cockroaches from entering thru-hulls when in a boatyard. [More] Don’t Let Bugs in the Thru-Hulls

Getting Tough on Ants & Roaches

Published on August 22, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

One simple thing is keeping our boat pest-free despite being in southern Florida. [More] Getting Tough on Ants & Roaches

Dish Scraping 2.0

Published on February 28, 2015; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you use a Ziploc bag to store your food scraps and scrape plates into, this little device is like having someone to hold the bag open for you! [More] Dish Scraping 2.0

How to Get Rid of Spiders

Published on November 8, 2014; last updated on June 19, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get rid of spiders on a boat with no toxic chemicals and no need to be off the boat. Easy DIY solution that’s also safe for kids and pets. [More] How to Get Rid of Spiders

No-See-Um Screening

Published on September 15, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bothered by no-see-ums? No-see-um screens will help (although they’ll cut down on ventilation). Here’s where to get the material. [More] No-See-Um Screening