Hi ladies, time to bump this up again. Where are you all and what are you all doing? Its quiet without all the women who wear the caravan pants.

Still here just flat out at work and no time to play in the van. Did get my Safari Chef cooker still haven't had time to try scones on it yet maybe in a couple of weeks.

Here too. Just back from 3 days to get used to the concept of no power - we have 3 solar panels (only 2nd trip in van - ever for us )

Any way we've discovered some free loaders yesterday in my red cordial

May have acquired them whilst van parked under paper bark tree here @ home with a branch hanging onto roof - the ants are smaller than common black ant & "smell sweet" if that makes sense
any way they're now getting a feed on 'Ant Rid' - am hoping this works. Will keep you posted on outcome
or any better ideas most welcome
Sue

Hi Sue
We have always used the Ant-Rid baits in the van and they have worked well We have just recently got our new van (2008 model) Oh well new to us and there were a few ants crawling around so we bought a 4 pack of the baits and scattered them around the van and with in days no more ants.
Hope they work as well for you too.
Cheers Ann

Hi Ann
thanks for that, only have the ant rid liquid at the moment, so will definitely get the baits (for next time) liquid is rather messy
Haven't looked for a few days now, but the liquid worked a treat for the little blighters, put more on the sink top, & it didn't get touched again, so just maybe the 1st dose did the trick.
cheers Sue

I THINK I MIGHT START THIS TONIGHT.

Here's a fabulous Salad Dressing, which is simple to make and delicious.

Wendy's Poppy Seed Dressing
5 minutes and it's done
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup white Vinegar
1 teasp salt
1 teasp ground dried Mustard
1 teasp grated Onion
1 cup Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
In a blender or food processor on high, combine all but the seeds and oil, for 20 seconds. I use my stick blender.
Gradually add oil on slow then stir in Poppy Seeds.

Poppy Seeds can be omitted due to them getting under your plate

Cheers Wendy

We have just come home from a 6 month trip staying mostly in Port Douglas,as we live in a very cold and sometimes snowy place I was shocked to find a nest of the tropical tiny brown ants in our van,mostly in the ensuite,I can only assume they decided to have a trip down south to meet their relatives, I was shocked to see these creatures busily making ant trails in places I didnt think would be accesable.
Well! I soon put a stop to the little devils......on with the ANT KILL liquid and the 4 baits....fantastic stuff .. no more Ants!!! sorry I spoiled their holiday but i really didnt think the tropical type ants would servive in our climate. Now its time to clean out the red dust and dirt in the van and see what else will surprise me. .....................I cant wait till we are on the road again........................thanks everyone!

Hi L&CA
it's great to hear of your success from the Ant Kill liquid & baits.

Is this stuff the same as Ant Rid?

The ants that invaded our mobile property are hopefully gone for now using Ant Rid liquid. But it's messy

There are so many helpful ideas in killing ants on this & other forums, I get a little confused in knowing which is best

cheers Sue

Hi Ladies.. A bit of advice please on something I'm sure you have all encountered and mastered long ago.. I find that some of the stuff in my cupboards (food, cups, etc) has fallen over by the time I get to camp.. I don't like taking too much so that we are overpacked. I've lined the cupboards with non slip matting and packed the van with what we need (we are not travelling full time) and find each time we set up, I have to stand everything up again. A bit of advice on what you do to stop this would be nice. I try and blame it on my b/friends driving, of course lol) Thanks, Chappy