With the rise of the warm weather, we've been horrified to find bark scorpions around the house. So far none have been discovered inside but there's no real way to keep them out. Undoubtedly there's at least one in here that we don't know about.
We've been besieged by bugs of all sorts lately, from flies and moths to scorpions. We've even seen a few roaches inside. There's hardly any way to keep them out of the house and with five children it's difficult to keep there from being waste food around at least some of the time.
Just something to worry about here in the desert, but I'm trying to trust here. Scorpions heeb me out beyond all measure.
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ok I have yet commented on your blog as of yet. I really enjoy it. I'm from North Central Texas and I can understand a lot of what you and your family are going threw. As far as bugs use deet. Yes I know it causes cancer. I am a former Army Airborne Ranger. But it is better to die a slow death late in life than a quick one of the wife killing you because of bugs. BAhahahaha. On a serious side I love the Christian mood you have on this blog and I use it as a point of inspiration. Thank you
I'd have been headed back North with the first sightings of a scorpion! Good luck with your unwanted guests/pests.
OK, live time mid-west "northerner" here...so no clue on "desert bugs". BUT....is there a natural predator to scorpions? I know geese and other such birds eat lots of nasty bugs. I don't usually mind bugs, as long as they can't hurt me.....scorpions would get me climbing the walls!
I too share your distaste for scorpions but alas in the AZ desert they are as common as rattlesnakes (another non-favorite of mine).
However, after being awakened one night by the cat because there was scorpion on the wall above my bed, I found out that cats are basically immune to thier venom. My two cats think they are protien snacks.
Moral of the story, put a cat inside the house, if there's a scorpion, the cat will find it and think it's a toy and you'll be alerted to it.
Heh. This place could be CRAWLING with scorpions and it would still be better than Illinois.
From my reading, it appears the absolute best defense against scorpions we already have ... free ranging chickens! They scratch up the dirt and love, love, LOVE scorpions. Our house is slightly elevated on poles and the chickens get up under there and poke around looking for creepy crawlies. I love it!
Chicken!! Well that was easy, lol.
I like the solution!!!
Now, now Ernie, I'm offended that you find THAT much wrong with your previous state of residence. Why we have the BEST governmental officials working for us here in the Land of Lincoln. ;) They are only looking out for OUR best interests you know. LOL
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