How to Keep Pests Out of the Boat
Imagine this... You drive for hours to your lake vacation home, put on your swim suit, get all packed up for a day on the water, walk out to the boat, and to your dismay... the seats have been torn apart by a pest while you were gone. Believe it or not, this happens all the time! Firstmate Controls was born to help keep you safe and be able to enjoy the amazing hobby of boating. So today, let's talk about how to keep your boat (and yourself!) safe from pests. Ditch the Banana There are several sunscreens and products out there that have an artificial banana smell to them. While it might be a pleasing smell for you, it is also a very attractive smell to a lot of different pests. In fact, some banana-smelling sunscreens smell so much like banana that racoons will shred the seats in your boat looking for a delicious banana to eat. Additionally, bees emit pheromones when they are angry that can smell similar to banana. While it's not perceptible to the human nose, other bees ca...
