Welp, when we got in from our lengthy vacation, we were greeted by a lovely trail of ants coming from a cupboard of dishes, along the wall, above a door, and into our food cupboard. Lovely. The honey, among other things, was not salvageable. There were dead ants in our salt shaker. They are everywhere. So that was a lovely time first thing the next morning. After cleaning them out for an hour, they came back! So, twice cleaned, then three times. I think I tried to get rid of them around the same area five or six times. They are finally gone... at least, the big army trail of ants is gone. I now find them exploring our house randomly in small groups.
In the bathroom was evidence of a termite invasion. Man, if there was ever a time for the circus tent to come, it would've been while we were out of town anyway! So we have ants and termites inside, along with a lovely mosquito that must still be alive as I have fresh bites on my ankles tonight. Mosquito bites are never fun, but they are worse in the heat.
I went into our overgrown garden (which only survived by the mercy of our neighbors) to pick some huge zucchini. While reaching down I happen to glance down and right in front of my fingers was a lovely red-bellied black widow. Nice. Glad I didn't grab it. I found another one in the eves of our house but it got away, and a third one making a home in our mailbox. Welcome to Cali. While there are many advantages to living here, there are some drawbacks, too. Like black widows, cockroaches, and ant infestations. On a positive note, Cali is wonderful in the winter. Can't beat it.
1 comment:
Nachooooooo
I am with you, sista. Your trantula-killing bravery is long gone. I admired you while it was alive and well in Honduri, however.
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