Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted May 2, 2015 Supporting Member Share Posted May 2, 2015 Every so often over the years I've had some nasty ant infestations in a ski boat. One time it was out of a horror film... But if you remember to put a few ordinary ant traps in yout boat at this time of year, you can avoid that fate. So consider this a public service announcement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller alex38 Posted May 2, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 2, 2015 Ugh, I saw that movie a couple years ago, it sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GOODESkier Posted May 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2015 @Than_Bogan do you have kids that eat in the boat? Gold fish ...... ARGH. Crushed into the carpet! Never had ants though???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted May 3, 2015 Author Supporting Member Share Posted May 3, 2015 @Goodeskier Have had ants before and after kids. It has more to do with the environment I think -- i.e. are the "right" kind of ants living nearby in the first place. All summer long, ants investigate my boat by walking out on the mooring line. But as long as the traps are in, it doesn't go beyond that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted May 3, 2015 Author Supporting Member Share Posted May 3, 2015 Btw, it's morbidly fascinating how fast they can move in. One time a few years back I was gone for less than a week and came back to the aforementioned horror film of ants and eggs everywhere. Those little buggers can really communicate. Consider that there was no food in the boat itself, and that the nearest possible food is across 3' of rope followed by 15' of dock. So basic my boat was a major city and the shore was the farmland out in the boonies. Remarkable species. But they still can't live in my boat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller alex38 Posted May 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2015 They live in the foam, it is heinous, if you ever see little piles of foam particles in your engine compartment or elsewhere the film has started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 3, 2015 Administrators Share Posted May 3, 2015 is this really what we are talking about? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted May 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2015 Boric acid powder is reasonably safe. Sprinkle some on the end of the ropes and ants are unlikely to cross it. Rats and mice are a way more destructive pest! @Horton This topic is more relevant than nit picking differences between motor oil brands. Pests cause real damage. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted May 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2015 Ants? What about uncles?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted May 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2015 I thought they liked borax? That seems to be the main ingredient in the baits that I use in the the house. Does do a good job of wiping them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted May 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2015 Ants = evil "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller alex38 Posted May 3, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 3, 2015 @horton good point, I don't like how much I know about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted May 3, 2015 Author Supporting Member Share Posted May 3, 2015 Wait a second, isn't @Horton married to an entomologist? Too much ant talk already I guess? We'll keep your disdain for insects secret ... until it's to our advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 3, 2015 Administrators Share Posted May 3, 2015 @Than_Bogan Gallagher does not like ants and does not answer questions about bees. She will talk your ear off about almost any mite or agricultural pest. If you bring up dung beatles or lady bugs you better have time to listen. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted May 4, 2015 Baller Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'm still waiting for Gallagher to cook me garlic fried mealy bugs. Chocolate dipped ants are a waste of chocolate. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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