Monthly extermination

There are bugs and critters everywhere throughout the islands and while there may be a larger population of individual species up in the mountains versus down by the sea and vice versa, it's six of one and half a dozen of the other. They're all a part of the system. The only ones I kill are roaches and mosquitoes. If you're really squirmy about bugs, living in the tropics isn't a good idea!

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I kill roaches and mosqs too, but also need to add black and brown widow spiders. All other spiders are cool.

What do you use for the mosqs? I put lemon scented ammonia in the hose-end sprayer, set at 1 tbs/gal and soak the deck, house and other hardscapes. keeps them under control and doesn't harm plants. also started using lemon scented Simple Green in the same manner.

I'm right now experimenting with the stale beer, Epsom salts and mouthwash spray. The first two nights after applying it I noticed a HUGE difference, was able to go out on the deck with nothing coming after me and no mossies late night or early morning hovering around my computer desk. Nor did I as usual light a mosquito coil by the door come dusk. After HUGE rains yesterday I've seen just a couple but the experiment continues. I was very sceptical that it would work but so far I'm rather impressed. If it really does continue to work it'll be quite exciting as it's inexpensive to make and allegedly the effects of one spraying last over a month while it's not only completely non toxic but the Epsom salts are also good for the plants.

When I had a business I used a propane-powered Mosquito Magnet which did a good job but was expensive to run. I also used a Dynatrap out on my deck which worked pretty well until it conked out but one issue I had with that was that it not only trapped mosquitoes but a variety of moths and other harmless flying denizens and also trapped a few small curious lizards in the revolving fan which was quite nasty. I have lizards and bats around and encourage them as they're great mosquito-eaters!

Mouthwash in a spray bottle works but its sticky.

I might add that many rentals include pest control services because we are in a tropical climate and the fact is that many tenants have no concept of the word, "CLEAN!" Nor how to accomplish it.

Mouthwash in a spray bottle works but its sticky.

I might add that many rentals include pest control services because we are in a tropical climate and the fact is that many tenants have no concept of the word, "CLEAN!" Nor how to accomplish it.

That's been debunked as noted here
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/medical/a/listerine.htm
and I also watched a YouTube video a couple of weeks which showed an experiment - the enclosed mosquitoes fell to the ground at a high spray dosage but within seconds were right back up again buzzing around.

Don't know what it is about the mix I mentioned but although much of it was washed away in the deluge, I resprayed in enclosed/protected spots under the eaves and around the door and so far so good. Nice to be able to go outside at night without being nibbled on.

I tried the mouthwash bit once and no mosquitoes but it got everything sticky.
Didn't use it again.
I rarely get mosquitoes which is a good thing as all my doors are generally left open, including the screens as the dogs wander in and out, throughout the day.

I rarely get mosquitoes which is a good thing as all my doors are generally left open, including the screens as the dogs wander in and out, throughout the day.

If you don't get mossies or other flying bugs inside then the magnetized mesh screens wouldn't interest you but they work really well if anybody else is interested. They're very inexpensive, easy to install and generally last me a little over a year of continual use.

I rarely get mosquitoes which is a good thing as all my doors are generally left open, including the screens as the dogs wander in and out, throughout the day.

You contract monthly pesticide spraying but isn't that a little at odds with your stance against use of chemicals in the environment, or are the products used harmless to the "good" species and the environment in general?

What's it to you whether I do or don't?

What's it to you whether I do or don't?

Why so defensive? A simple question asked with no ill intent or condemnation whatsoever. Since you're someone who is all about protecting the environment, I'm simply curious if the products used by professional exterminators are compatible with people likewise concerned. I have no frame of reference as I've never used a professional service so am not familiar with the products they use.

If it's any of your business, I do not have anyone spraying any toxic chemicals on the grounds of my property nor on trees, bushes, plants, etc.

I do have pest control for the interior of the house and rental apt.
It is non toxic for dogs and cats and keeps the brown recluse spiders, scorpions, centipedes, roaches and other unwanted creepy crawlies at bay.

I recently had a couple of mice take up residence in my kitchen for the first time ever and they were caught and released using traps they could get in but not out until the cover was removed. I don't like to use poison or chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Neither do I like brown recluse spiders, centiped or scorpions. Satisfied?

Treeman: Usually termite extermination is a separate issue and treated separately. Not sure what sort of guarantee they give.

It is a separate issue.
Usually it's a 5 year warranty, I believe.
Think they dig a trench around home to treat for subterranean termites.
Had it done to a house I lived in many years ago.
They also eradicated any nests in trees.

If it's any of your business, I do not have anyone spraying any toxic chemicals on the grounds of my property nor on trees, bushes, plants, etc.

I do have pest control for the interior of the house and rental apt.
It is non toxic for dogs and cats and keeps the brown recluse spiders, scorpions, centipedes, roaches and other unwanted creepy crawlies at bay.

... I don't like to use poison or chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Neither do I like brown recluse spiders, centiped or scorpions. Satisfied?

No idea why you're being so defensive and belligerent responding to a simple question to which I thought you might have an educated response. If you don't know what your exterminator is using but are relying on the company's assurance that it's "not toxic to dogs and cats" (or, of particular interest to me, "good" critters) there's no point in responding.

No worries, I'll not annoy you any further but will look for the answers elsewhere.

Treeman: Usually termite extermination is a separate issue and treated separately. Not sure what sort of guarantee they give.

It is a separate issue.
Usually it's a 5 year warranty, I believe.
Think they dig a trench around home to treat for subterranean termites.
Had it done to a house I lived in many years ago.
They also eradicated any nests in trees.

Here in SC the exterminators spray your foundation and then set up "bait stations" around the house ~8' from it. sub termites are attracted to the stations instead of the house. the bait is supposed to be checked quarterly for any action.

Some ins companies and/or realtors want a "termite bond" on the house prior to selling or buying.

Treeman: Usually termite extermination is a separate issue and treated separately. Not sure what sort of guarantee they give.

It is a separate issue.
Usually it's a 5 year warranty, I believe.
Think they dig a trench around home to treat for subterranean termites.
Had it done to a house I lived in many years ago.
They also eradicated any nests in trees.

Here in SC the exterminators spray your foundation and then set up "bait stations" around the house ~8' from it. sub termites are attracted to the stations instead of the house. the bait is supposed to be checked quarterly for any action.

Some ins companies and/or realtors want a "termite bond" on the house prior to selling or buying.

It's definitely a good idea to have a separate termite inspection prior to purchasing a home if signs of termites are noticed on the property.

It's definitely a good idea to have a separate termite inspection prior to purchasing a home if signs of termites are noticed on the property.

It's definitely a good idea to have a separate termite inspection prior to purchasing a home if signs of termites are noticed on the property.

It's definitely a good idea to have a separate termite inspection prior to purchasing a home if signs of termites are noticed on the property.

It's definitely a good idea to have a separate termite inspection prior to purchasing a home if signs of termites are noticed on the property.

It's definitely a good idea to have a separate termite inspection prior to purchasing a home if signs of termites are noticed on the property.

There's an echo echo echo in here.

termites are overrated.....

Yes, there certainly was an echo.
Sorry about that.
No idea how it happened!

termites are overrated.....

Lots of protein though

Napalm.
Thats the thing to use when the mosquitos move in. Thats the good stuff.