Vents

ClubMember1939217C07 replied on 09/10/2017 10:16

Posted on 09/10/2017 10:16

Hello

We have recently returned to caravanning. We store our caravan on a lovely site in Cornwall, But unfortunately its like everywhere in Cornwall. Surrounded by farm land.

Every time we go to the caravan and open a cupboard door or drawer we get bombarded with flies. These are coming in through the vents for the fridge.

Can i put gauze over the inside of the vents or will this effect the flow of air in and gases out.

Would be really grateful if any one has any tips or could tell me if there is already a product on the market that will solve this. I have tried washing inside the vents and spaying fly spray behind the vents after persuading the flies to vacate the area but they still keep returning.

ValDa replied on 11/10/2017 21:34

Posted on 11/10/2017 21:26 by Hedgehurst

It's worth also mentioning that some people get reactions to all sorts of poisonous sprays, so no matter how effective, we have to avoid using them. I did try   something like that years ago in our house, but it repelled me as much as the insects, so washed it off!

 

Posted on 11/10/2017 21:34

We don't spray it inside the house - but on window frames, door frames, and 'ant pathways' on the outside the house.  This stops them in their tracks without affecting us at all.  However, as a bonus, we've discovered that it also prevents flies wanting to come in, too!

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ClubMember1939217C07 replied on 12/10/2017 14:13

Posted on 11/10/2017 20:35 by ValDa

You can buy a spray-on 'Insect Blocker' which keeps insects away from vents and similar gaps.  Comes under names like Bug Block or Home Defense.  It works for up to twelve months, and you just spray it around.  You can also use it if you have a problem with ants - spray the steadies, for instance, to stop them crawling up.

Try it - and let us know if you find it effective.  We keep ants away from our French house, using it, and in eighteen months, haven't had any problem at all.

Posted on 12/10/2017 14:13

Thats great many thanks will give it a try smile

replied on 12/10/2017 20:25

Posted on 12/10/2017 14:17 by ClubMember1939217C07

 Could well be these little darlings. Will give them a suck with the hoover and persuade them to cluster somewhere else. many thanks

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ClubMember1939217C07 replied on 16/10/2017 16:15

Posted on 16/10/2017 16:15

Thanks to everyone for the great advise. Went to the caravan at the weekend and the weather was great so opened the sky light and decided to have a look out of it. The roof is greener than my lawn at home. Having it valeted this week so hopefully this will solve most of the problems.

ABM replied on 16/10/2017 17:42

Posted on 16/10/2017 17:42

Nothing  wrong  with  having  it  valeted,  Kitchy1  just  keep  the  Hi-Pressure  hoses  away  !!  They  are  the  fastest  way  to  remove  sealant  from  round  doors,  windows  etc  known  to  Man ( OR  Woman  come  to  that  !!)

mickysf replied on 16/10/2017 20:32

Posted on 16/10/2017 20:32

Cluster flies are the main culprit in many areas. They seek out cosy places to hibenate in Autumn and vans are ideal. One will find a way in and then the rest follow. Interesting life cycle to these little beasties! 

A couple of years back my van was 'hibernation central' for these flies whilst in storage. When we took it out at Christmas once the heating was on they emerged one by one and then, during the next few days by the dozen! A right nightmare.

https://www.rentokil.co.uk/blog/the-strange-life-of-cluster-flies/#.WeUJy-t4WrU

mickysf replied on 16/10/2017 20:56

Posted on 16/10/2017 20:56

Also, these cluster flies are attracted to warm vehicle engines in rural areas during early/mid summer when they are looking to lay their eggs on unsuspecting earth worms. What appears to be an infested area on arrival at a site soon becomes clear as the vehicle engine cools down. They then 'disappear'.

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