Hank Pagel wrote:

It's a shame to destroy them but you have to do what
you have to do. I hope after all your trouble you don't end up with a
plant problem. (Something to think about) Good luck!

Hank, fear not, I had my fill of destroying things long ago and faraway.
I s'pose I'm getting softhearted in my old age, that's why I asked how
long these critters live.

jb