Wasp Repellent?

[2B4Him]

So - I have dirt daubers that clog up the a/c and water heater on my camper every year. And, I've noticed that after spraying a wasp nest with the wasp killer spray, they never use that nest again.
Question is: can I spray all around my a/c and water heater with the wasp killer spray as a 'repellent'? Or is there another repellent for dirt daubers?

[BigL]

They make some covers that will keep them out. Something like this:

http://www.themotorhomeguide.com/review_mud_dauber_screen.html

It's what I use and have no issues.

[clayledkins]

Dirt Daubers

I am an expert on dirt daubers. Some people refer to them as mud daubers. They are really great creatures. They paralyze spiders and store them in their nest. Awesome!!
The best way to get rid of the existing nest is with a lot of water (of course).
But. I have experienced the worst pain and misery that any one person should ever endure from these little *******s. I live on the Mississippi Coast now, so I’m sure I got it worse than most people. Just a couple of examples:
1. My weed eater wouldn’t start. Dirt daubers in the muffler.
2. I own a tire shop. My tire balancer would not calibrate. Dirt daubers inside the machine on the spindle.
3. I didn’t use my motor home for a while. Oh my! Dirt daubers in every crevasse you could possibly imagine.
4. Dirt daubers in the heating ducts, because it doesn’t get used in the spring.
5. Dirt daubers in my brand new storage building.
6. Dirt daubers everywhere there is a place for them to get in.
Ok, That was more than just a couple of examples. No one can imagine how much time money and effort that dirt daubers have caused me. I’m not exaggerating.
After a little research and trial & error. I finally have been dirt dauber free for over a year now. The one product I have found to be 100% effective is Bifen I/T.
It is concentrated. I mix it 4 ounces of Bifen I/T to 1gallon of water. Spray it under your eaves and everywhere they can get in. Spray it around door openings and crevasses. Outside use only. It will last several months. I only sprayed 2 times last year and once so far this year.
No, I am not a sales person nor a spokesperson for them. But, I wish I was.

Thanks, Clay Ledkins
From Wimberly Texas