I did get them, and to all, thanks a million; Del, your huge email with it all got here safely to my inbox; thanks to all who helped. Sandy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jan" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:39 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS
> > I hope so. I have them if she didn't get them. I'm in touch with her > quite a bit. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Delma > Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 10:32 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS > > > > no problem > and i reposted them all today in one email > so i hope she was able to get them. > Delma > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jan" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 9:29 PM > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS > > >> >> Sorry. I forgot that.I'm registered with google groups too, so I can >> go into the archives. I'm not sure Sandy is. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Delma >> Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 5:57 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS >> >> >> >> its on google not yahoo >> and thanks my friend >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jan" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 3:22 PM >> Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS >> >> >>> >>> I don't think Sandy is registered with yahoo groups so she can't get >>> into the group archives. But I can so if she needs help, I can help >>> her. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Delma >>> Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 10:26 AM >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS >>> >>> >>> >>> dear Sandra >>> its on the bottom of this email >>> just read down pass your message >>> and there it is where i sent them yesterday >>> also there are in the groups archive >>> heres the link for it http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore% >>> and i can always email them to you off the group >>> send me your email address send it to >>> [email protected] >>> Delma >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Sandra Warren" <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2009 12:00 AM >>> 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
