Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby me&z » Mon May 29, 2017 8:36 pm

You simply can't discuss flying turkeys without​ the WKRP clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLwidmacaRA
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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby Greg M » Tue May 30, 2017 1:31 am

For the love of god, I thought turkeys could fly...
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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby GPW » Tue May 30, 2017 5:30 am

That about says it all eh !!! hahahaha
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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby Ned B » Tue May 30, 2017 6:12 am




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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby Mary C » Thu Jun 01, 2017 12:22 pm

Well I'll try to get some expirement on frozen turkeys,frozen foam and other deteriorating foam problems including bears insects and bison While I'm in Alaska.

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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby GPW » Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:57 am

Advanced testing !!! Thanks Mary !!! ;)
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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby videographer » Mon Jun 05, 2017 8:59 am

I would suggest the best prevention is not to store your foamie in a grain bin.
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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby GPW » Tue Jun 06, 2017 5:29 am

Maybe an idea to keep the camper clean of FOOD that might attract insects … a few crumbs can feed a lot of bugs …

The recent Fire Ant attack on the FoamStream , left several tiny holes through that 18oz. painted canvas , ( in two layers) , and while the Ants did mill around inside , they didn’t eat anything … On our #1 Plywood TD trailer we had some ants that actually bored into the plywood , leaving a fine "sawdust” material behind… I think they were after the Glue ... :frightened:
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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby alaska teardrop » Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:41 am

Mary C wrote:Well I'll try to get some expirement on frozen turkeys,frozen foam and other deteriorating foam problems including bears insects and bison While I'm in Alaska.

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Have a fine trip to Alaska, Mary. There are some informational links in the Alaska section that you might find helpful.

Doubt you'll encounter any frozen birds in summertime Alaska, but be cautious about bears.
Alaskan ants do bore into foam insulation. So, if you see crumbling foam under your trailer, find the opening and use a nozzle to spray ant killer inside their tunnel.

If you are spending the winter, XPS (blue or pink) works well for an outhouse seat. I will attest that it will not break and that it will keep your backside warm even down to 58* below.

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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby KCStudly » Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:42 am

I would test any sprays out on a piece of scrape first. Who knows what solvent they use in bug spray and what it might do to foam?
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Re: Attack of the Killer Mealworms/protect your Foamie

Postby alaska teardrop » Fri Jun 09, 2017 11:51 am

KCStudly wrote:I would test any sprays out on a piece of scrape first. Who knows what solvent they use in bug spray and what it might do to foam?


You're right,KC. The ant spray that I've used doesn't effect XPS. But the carb spray was bad advice. :oops:
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