Comments on: The return of the scutie https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/ A blog about political change, among other things Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:27:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 By: Water Damage Mission viejo https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-213919 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:27:59 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-213919 I searched for instance completely unique, but discovered your internet site! And must say thanks. Great study. Will are available back.

]]> By: Artfldgr https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-206232 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:53:16 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-206232 waltj, you forgot lizards… 🙂

]]> By: rickl https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205670 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:58:09 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205670 Wry Mouth:
Are you in Iraq? I’ve seen pictures of camel spiders, and that’s about as close as I ever want to get to them.

]]> By: Wry Mouth https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205635 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 02:13:22 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205635 our desert centipedes lack the long legs of the Mexican house centipede you show, but they make up for it in thickness, length and attitude. luckily for them, we also deal occasionally with camel spiders (vinegaroons) around here, which make pretty much every other creature on the planet bearable by comparison

]]> By: helvetica https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205594 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:57:22 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205594 rickl,

Some frequently overlooked entryways are, plumbing entrances/exits/vents, electrical wire holes, flashings, floor penetrations, and HVAC ducts. If you have an unsealed attic, and you cut a hole for a lighting fixture, bingo a new entrance.

]]> By: rickl https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205532 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:48:50 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205532 Last night after I turned off my computer to get ready for bed, guess what greeted me when I turned on my bedroom light? Yup.

Luckily it was right in the middle of the wall, not in a corner, so it made an easy target for my flyswatter. THWACK!

]]> By: expat https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205513 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:31:55 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205513 Creepy crawlies bring out the fierce warrior in me. I swat flies, squash spiders and co, Raid ants, and pour salt on snails in my herb garden. On the other hand, my husband has to dispose of Kamikazi birds that attack my windows. I don’t do feathers. Fortunately I’ve never had to deal with roaches personally, although I did live in an old apartment that was regulary visited by an exterinator. They are gross.

]]> By: njcommuter https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205386 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 03:14:47 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205386 You might be glad that you don’t live in a mad scientist’s castle. (Story continues on next page.)

]]> By: rickl https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205380 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 02:52:37 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205380 helvetica:
But far and away the best way to get rid of bugs is a good well-sealed up building. Caulking, foam, tyvek, rubber door seals, vinyl windows, and screened vents.

I agree wholeheartedly, and I’ve made significant improvements in the last couple of years. But the f*ckers still keep getting in, and I wish I could figure out how.

]]> By: helvetica https://thenewneo.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205373 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 02:30:10 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2010/12/03/the-return-of-the-scutie/#comment-205373 I have not had to deal with much worse than silverfish where I am. And katydids due to the giant tree right outside.

For a while I had a hornet’s nest inside my window frame. Some raid and spray-foam insulation took care of that.

I have about 3-4 different kinds of raid – different kinds for different bugs. I have also discovered that Windex will not kill spiders, but Oust will.

So my approach is
a) chemicals
b) stick thing like a broom
c) vacuum cleaner

But far and away the best way to get rid of bugs is a good well-sealed up building. Caulking, foam, tyvek, rubber door seals, vinyl windows, and screened vents.

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