The section on ant invasion is scary. Is there any way to absolutely guarantee they can get in?
A6: No! At least, not to my knowledge. If you’re not setting up a full annex, it’s a bit easier – spread some nasty stuff around any bits that touch the ground (stabilisers, awning ropes, etc) and you should be OK. It’s much harder when you’ve got annex walls touching the ground all the way round. If it looks like ants are prevalent, then more nasty stuff helps. But I always try and not use it if I can help it – not good for the environent. Talc powder everywhere can be a big help – most ants don’t like it much, and it’s not so bad for nature. But some species just walk straight over it. What do I mean by nasty stuff? Well, the usual ant powders and granules. I’ve recently started using barrier sprays a bit more, and they seem to work very well. I resisted it for a while because who knows what damage this stuff does to your awning walls, paintwork, etc. But having been invaded one too many times, I’ve decided to take my chances with damage to the van. And the spray stays on for ages. H
