wasp nests under rails

[lkin]

I parked my new 20sl in my driveway last week, and today had three wasp nests under the top rails (formed while the cover was on). Not a big deal, but the boat will be at a marina (valet service) and covered for a week or two at times, so it will probably happen again.

Anyone have a preventative solution?

 

[Ben & Suzy]

They also love to slip up into the ends of the bimini, so be careful when you unzip / raise the bimini. They can make a mess in there quickly and it is very difficult, if not impossible, to get the stains out. I'd like to find a solution myself, so I'll be watching this thread.

 

[Friar]

Use dryer clothes (like Bounce)- stuff them in the ends of bimini cover, in between seat covers, etc. I read this advice on another pontoon site two years ago, having been doing it ever since, and have not had a wasp, bee, bug problem at all.

 

[spinzone]

I've been doing the same as Friar, only I intended to keep any moisture smell away. Everyone else at my storage unit had wasp problems and I just thought I was lucky. Guess I now know why!

 

[skeptic]

I also use the dryer sheets for the same purpose. I use sticky traps to catch any wondering spiders too. So far so good.

 

[Ben & Suzy]

We use the dryer sheets for winter storage to keep the critters away. I guess it works for insects too. We'll try it! Skeptic, which sticky traps are you referring to? Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[BulldogsCadillac]

You could try those paper hanging wasps nest somewhere nearby, I think they say that wasps won't make a nest where others ones are. Dunno if it works, never tried them.