How to get rid of ants in the truck?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TawcoTruck, Jul 17, 2023.

  1. Ridgeline

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    do not spray the inside of the fridge, that plastic will suck up the chemicals and contaminate the food.
     
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  3. Star Rider

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  4. RubyEagle

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    Get some of the indoor ant traps they work great and no mess. They also are great to toss a couple in the van to keep any unexpected surprises away.
     
  5. roundhouse

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    Yeah
    I had a delivery at a marina in South Georgia and stood in a fire ant hill talking to the marina manager and then got in the truck and started maneuvering out of the parking lot ,
    Then discovered I had fire ants in my pants , stinging the family jewels.

    I popped the parking brakes , was out of the rig before it stopped rolling and dropped my pants in the middle of the parking lot to kill those little stinging monsters.

    once I was confident I had killed then all or brushed them off , I calmly pulled up my pants , climbed back into the rig and continued out .
    Never once even glanced at the folks where were staring at me in the parking lot with my pants down .
     
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  6. JSanborn103

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    Raid is practically non-toxic to humans, especially orally. You would have to consume a massive amount of the concentrated chemical to get sick, far more than an entire can.

    In asia they drink chrysanthemum tea which is what raids active ingredient (pyrethroids) comes from, although now its synthesized.

    Its highly toxic to cats and birds though so if those are in your truck maybe just try to heat the truck instead, like someone else mentioned.
     
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  7. Frank Speak

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    If you’re in Arkansas, Big Maude will take care of the little vermin for ya. She likes ‘em with a sprinkle or two of salt.
     
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  8. 77fib77

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  9. Flat Earth Trucker

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    Some pest control guy was spraying around the apartment complex where I lived, and so I asked him what he was spraying. He said not to worry, that the chemical he was spraying was non-toxic and safe for people and pets. I snarked back with a rhetorical question: "Have you had a sip of it yet?"

    And that ended our conversation. :biggrin_25525:
     
  10. Newdriver813

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    I had an issue with a huge spider on my window this morning. I tried hitting it with the wipers but it look like it was able to escape so I I jumped on the interstate hoping it would blow off, you guys think it’s still traveling with me?
     
  11. Newdriver813

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    gonna give this a try hopefully it runs anything out that may be in the truck
     
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