Scorpions
#49
Re: Scorpions
We have proof of him skinny dipping....so I suppose he could be called a BE Lounge Lizard.
#51
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Location: Oz -> UK -> San Diego
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Re: Scorpions
Just saw this thread.
I found a 3" scorpion in baby Millie's room two weeks ago.
I found a 3" scorpion in baby Millie's room two weeks ago.
#53
Re: Scorpions
Told DH last night he said we have them here too if I ever see one in the house I'm off, you're in San Diego, that is way too close for comfort!
#54
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Location: Oz -> UK -> San Diego
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Re: Scorpions
I put a diaper wipe on top of it and then ground the bugger to pieces with a small metal torch that we have near her change table.
This was 30 minutes after receiving an email that there was a coyote hanging about in our street...
#55
Re: Scorpions
I was freaking on the inside, but calm on the outside. It was 9am and Millie was having a nap. I had to kill the scorpion using whatever I could that was basically within reach.
I put a diaper wipe on top of it and then ground the bugger to pieces with a small metal torch that we have near her change table.
This was 30 minutes after receiving an email that there was a coyote hanging about in our street...
I put a diaper wipe on top of it and then ground the bugger to pieces with a small metal torch that we have near her change table.
This was 30 minutes after receiving an email that there was a coyote hanging about in our street...
You = Power Mama
#56
Re: Scorpions
Dh found a dead one, big too, he put it up on the electric box in the garage, the bloody thing makes me jump every time I see it, and I know it's there
#57
Re: Scorpions
I'm a lot closer to you than San Diego and we get them, less since Clark started spraying, I think Clark must kill off the food supply so they go elsewhere.
Dh found a dead one, big too, he put it up on the electric box in the garage, the bloody thing makes me jump every time I see it, and I know it's there
Dh found a dead one, big too, he put it up on the electric box in the garage, the bloody thing makes me jump every time I see it, and I know it's there
#58
Re: Scorpions
Please, not more scary bug threads.....
Here's some advice from the interwebs for those of you in scorpions states;
Scorpions are difficult to control with insecticides alone. Therefore, the first control strategy is to modify the area surrounding a house.
* Remove all trash, logs, boards, stones, bricks and other objects from around the home.
* Keep grass closely mowed near the home. Prune bushes and overhanging tree branches away from the house. Tree branches can provide a path to the roof for scorpions.
* Store garbage containers in a frame that allows them to rest above ground level.
* Never bring firewood inside the house unless it is placed directly on the fire.
* Install weather-stripping around loose fitting doors and windows.
* Plug weep holes in brick veneer homes with steel wool, pieces of nylon scouring pad or small squares of screen wire.
* Caulk around roof eaves, pipes and any other cracks into the home.
* Keep window screens in good repair. Make sure they fit tightly in the window frame.
Here's some advice from the interwebs for those of you in scorpions states;
Scorpions are difficult to control with insecticides alone. Therefore, the first control strategy is to modify the area surrounding a house.
* Remove all trash, logs, boards, stones, bricks and other objects from around the home.
* Keep grass closely mowed near the home. Prune bushes and overhanging tree branches away from the house. Tree branches can provide a path to the roof for scorpions.
* Store garbage containers in a frame that allows them to rest above ground level.
* Never bring firewood inside the house unless it is placed directly on the fire.
* Install weather-stripping around loose fitting doors and windows.
* Plug weep holes in brick veneer homes with steel wool, pieces of nylon scouring pad or small squares of screen wire.
* Caulk around roof eaves, pipes and any other cracks into the home.
* Keep window screens in good repair. Make sure they fit tightly in the window frame.
#59
Re: Scorpions
yay yay yay
Yet ANOTHER reason im soooo glad we picked Ohio over the other choices.
Yet ANOTHER reason im soooo glad we picked Ohio over the other choices.