I realized my HI-Z Triangular I use for
the diversity antenna wasn't working quite
as well as it used to. I went to check &
two of the three vented antenna amplifier
enclosures were filled with ant nests of
those tiny ants. One antenna amplifier had
a solid mass of eggs 1/3" deep covering
the antenna & ground terminals. I put
sheets of Bounce in the enclosures to keep
away mice, but didn't give a thought about
ants.
I removed the ants/eggs and sprayed the
enclosure & around it with .05 diluted
permethrin (1Oz/Gal of 37% concentrate),
the same stuff I spray the lawn with to
kill ticks & ants.
Came back in & checked the Triangular and
it's back to 100% again; the ant nests
were the problem.
You can buy permethrin from many places,
even walmart sells a diluted aerosol you
spray your clothes with; let dry & wear
and it kills (does not repel) ticks while
you're in the yard/woods.
You might want to check & see what
wildlife is holed up in your equipment.
Here's the link if you're interested:
https://www.domyown.com/permethrin-sfr-368
-p-445.html?sub_id=1208
73,
Gary
KA1J
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