Thanks, appreciate it. Sandy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jan" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 2:24 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS
> > I think therey're in my computer. I'll see if I can find them. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sandra Warren > Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 1:01 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS > > > > Hi, a request, please! Would some one send me the ways to get rid of the > > different pests? aa friend said quite a few were sent in separate > emails, > and she got rid of hers, and I never received them, please forward to > [email protected] Sandy > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Delma" <[email protected]> > To: "RecipesAndMore" <[email protected]>; > "OurKitchenTable2" > <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, April 10, 2009 2:59 PM > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS > > >> >> >> HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS >> >> Crickets can cause damage and a lot of inconvenience, especially if >> you >> have >> just bought new clothes or if you have just had your furniture > repaired or >> replaced. >> >> >> Getting rid of crickets in your home is quite easy. There are several >> products on the market that aid in getting rid of these pests. The >> most effective and preferred ways of eradicating crickets in homes is >> the use of poisons or baits. There are also homemade solutions that >> are easy to do and >> are effective. Here are some of the common ways to get rid of them. >> >> a.. Bug Spray and Other Chemicals - The majority of bug sprays on the > >> market are capable of killing crickets. There are also chemicals >> specifically made for crickets. These products are usually in liquid >> form. Spray or apply these chemicals in places where you hear or see >> cricket infestation. These chemicals are also dangerous to humans, so >> make sure you read the instructions before using any of them. >> b.. Cricket Bait - This is a more passive approach for getting rid of >> crickets. Simply leave the bait in places where there are crickets. >> Cricket >> bait is only for crickets, so make sure your pets or your children do > not >> pick them up and eat them. If you are concerned with toxic chemicals, > then >> you can make a homemade solution. Just half-fill a glass jar with > molasses >> and place it near cricket-infested spots. Crickets are attracted to > the >> smell of molasses so they jump in, only to drown in it. If you use > this >> one >> method, make sure you clean it regularly. Dead crickets don't make > good >> decorations. >> c.. Cricket Traps - Cricket traps are best used outside the house to >> prevent them from coming in. They can be placed near windows and > doors, or >> in those small crevices where crickets can sneak in. >> d.. Pest Control - If cricket infestation gets too out of hand or you > are >> just too lazy to do any cricket hunting, then call in the pros to do > the >> job >> for you. >> >> Before using any of these methods, a little research won't hurt. >> Search >> the >> Internet to determine which of these methods is best for your > situation. >> Also, make sure that you do some regular general cleaning in your > house. >> This can help you determine if you already have cricket infestations > in >> your >> home before they start eating through your stuff. >> >> Cricket-Proofing Your Home >> >> >> >> >> No matter how hard you try or how expensive the chemicals you use, if >> your home can easily be infested by these pests, your efforts will be >> worthless. To make sure that no brave cricket finds its way into your >> home and into your closets, you must make your home cricket-proof - >> this means blocking off every entry point in your home that may be >> used by these uninvited guests. >> >> >> Start by sealing cracks and crevices along walls, doors, windows, and >> air vents. If you can't seal off the opening, then cover the area with > >> a screen, cloth, or any material that a cricket can't pass through. >> >> >> >> >> Crickets love vegetation. If you have a lot of plants around your >> house, keep them trimmed and under control. Also, make sure plants and > >> grasses are at least a meter away from the walls of your house. >> Crickets love to gather >> near walls where foliage is abundant. Soon, they may eat through your >> home's >> walls and make it inside. >> >> >> Debris and other junk must also go. If you have a lot of it in your >> garage or in your garden, you need to discard it as soon as possible. >> You don't want these crickets building a nest anywhere near your home, > >> so see to it your garbage bins are covered or sealed. >> >> >> Make sure you also check your drains and roof gutters. Debris often >> gathers >> in those spots and is often left unchecked, making it an ideal nest > for >> crickets. Regular cleaning and inspection will get rid of both > crickets >> and >> the thousands of eggs laid there. >> >> >> If you have bright lights outside your house, you may want to replace >> them with low light or "bug" bulbs. Crickets are attracted to bright >> lighting at night, so having them on is like holding a sign that >> reads: "Crickets are welcome here." A trip to your local hardware shop > >> to buy these low-light bulbs will save you the worries of attracting >> hordes of crickets to your home. Low-light bulbs emit a yellowish glow > >> and are inexpensive. If you can't >> find them, then keep your bright lights off at night. >> >> >> It is a lot easier to prevent a cricket infestation than to be forced >> to >> get >> rid of them. Getting rid of them can be very costly, especially when > they >> destroy your clothes and furniture. If you have yet to experience a >> cricket >> infestation, check over your entire house to make sure you never do. >> >> >> > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
