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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: bosco0633 on August 11, 2005, 08:16:36 pm

Title: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: bosco0633 on August 11, 2005, 08:16:36 pm
I dont know about anyone else, but my tub is a bug catcher.  I think the heat attracts them and kills them all at the same time.

What do I do?  I just purchased a net to help get the critters out but they are coming in boat loads.  I told them no green card, no stay.
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: Chas on August 11, 2005, 08:22:27 pm
The real bummer is when all their relatives start flying in for the funerals...

:(
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: newtotubbing on August 11, 2005, 08:39:33 pm
I just found a bees nest inside my spa.  Little buggers squeezed thru the tiny gap between the shell and one of the sides.  A quick spray of hornet killer and they were dropping like flies.    ;D

Anything to prevent them getting in  there in the first place?   ???

Jonathan
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: jsimo7 on August 11, 2005, 08:44:39 pm
caulking the gap
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: Vinny on August 11, 2005, 08:48:21 pm
I was having problems with beetles (not the music group) and ticks and a lawn and shrub spraying did the trick pretty well. I bought the stuff that goes onto the end of the hose.

Keep pets and children off for about 24 hours to let the pesticide dissipate somewhat.
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: orlandoguy on August 12, 2005, 08:35:42 am
I have heard caulking the gap mentioned before, but on my spa, there is no gap I can see, just a plastic base connected to the panels.
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: Phil on August 12, 2005, 08:53:43 am
I had a huge hornets nest up under my skirt  ;D last week!  I had to take 2 sides off and the corner panel to just be able to get spray on the nest!  Huge nest, hundreds of hornets!  It took 3 beers, a snowmobile suit and helmet, gloves etc. to get the paneling off!! And it was 90 some degrees out!

Anyway, I disabled them!
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: Lablover2004 on August 12, 2005, 09:53:41 am
maybe these spas are a mistake,


mines not here yet but if it is  a bug cemetary what is the point, how can you enjoy the thing?????????
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: East_TX_Spa on August 12, 2005, 10:02:46 am
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maybe these spas are a mistake,


mines not here yet but if it is  a bug cemetary what is the point, how can you enjoy the thing?????????


I have 5 spas full of water on my deck.  Ocassionally, I find a dead bug in them.  That's life.  There are probably more dead bugs in your house than there will be in the spa.  Relax! ;D

Terminator
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: nicker on August 12, 2005, 11:18:47 am
now Phil that must have been a site to see! I did notice at one time bees going into my vents and a nest was forming.  I pulled all my vents off and attached screening behind them and since then no problems.    I also us a pool skimmer to scoop and floating critters, grass or what ever else is on the top of the water.
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: Lablover2004 on August 12, 2005, 11:19:34 am
ohhhhhhhhhhh  


Thank you Terminator, I guess you are right.
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: East_TX_Spa on August 12, 2005, 11:32:58 am
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ohhhhhhhhhhh  


Thank you Terminator, I guess you are right.


;D I think that you and Drewstar are the only folks on this board that have ever told me that, Thank You!

Terminator
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: dalop on August 12, 2005, 11:48:06 am
Keep the cover on when not in use... works for me :)
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: Chas on August 12, 2005, 12:00:46 pm
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 ;D I think that you and Drewstar are the only folks on this board that have ever told me that, Thank You!

Terminator

Oh come on, I'm pretty sure I said it once...

Hmmm.

I think so..


Maybe I just thought it.

Now I don't know.

;)
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: ZzTop on August 12, 2005, 01:04:10 pm
Use Bounce fabric softner sheets and change them every 3 months.
Bugs hate the smell, as well as rodents.
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: wmccall on August 12, 2005, 01:15:16 pm
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 ;D I think that you and Drewstar are the only folks on this board that have ever told me that, Thank You!

Terminator



That reminds me, I was at Hooter's yesterday after shooting a personal best 92 yesterday (18)  They gave me a wetnap, and on it was printed.  
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I married Ms Right.... First name Always.  
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: Spatech_tuo on August 12, 2005, 01:22:52 pm
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I married Ms Right.... First name Always.



Classic!
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: Backpains on August 12, 2005, 01:49:45 pm
I've been lucky not to find critters (the simple barn spider is an exception) in the hot tub room...I have found an occasional spider or ant but noting I can't handle
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: HotTubMan on August 13, 2005, 09:13:57 am
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maybe these spas are a mistake,


mines not here yet but if it is  a bug cemetary what is the point, how can you enjoy the thing?????????

If you live a climatge where there is winter, these bugs are really only an issue for 5 months of the year.
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: Kelly on August 13, 2005, 09:53:05 am
while you soak, angle your jet nozzles up and play "Indy 500" with em' - they're cheaper than rubber ducks...
Title: Re: My tub has become a bug cemetery
Post by: East_TX_Spa on August 13, 2005, 11:05:03 am
 ;D ;D ;D Good one!

Terminator