How do you manage your trash to avoid a major cockroach or ant infestation? [More] Trash Management to Avoid Bugs
Trash Management to Avoid Bugs
Bugs
Bugs and other critters just love boats!
Avoid infestations and bites with these tips.
No Natz
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
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
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
One simple thing is keeping our boat pest-free despite being in southern Florida. [More] Getting Tough on Ants & Roaches
Dish Scraping 2.0
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
Getting Rid of Spiders
In some areas, spiders just love boats. How do you get rid of them? Here’s a way one reader learned by accident. [More] Getting Rid of Spiders
No-See-Um Screening
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
A Buffet for Bugs
Make sure that bugs don’t see your galley as an all-you-can-eat buffet! [More] A Buffet for Bugs
Manage Your Trash to Avoid Bugs
Want a bug-free boat? Manage your trash so they don’t see your boat as an all-you-can-eat buffet! [More] Manage Your Trash to Avoid Bugs
