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I tried the electronic gizmo. It did not work.
Bob I have one in the greenhouse and it seems to work sometimes but not others. It did rid the greenhouse of most crickets but the chipmonks seem to ignor it. |
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I also had to build a cage out of coated wire to protect my cymbidium when it
spike up. That was the only way to protect it. After it flowers I take it down. |
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I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest
control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. Bob "Geir Harris Hedemark" wrote in message ... "GrlIntrpted" writes: not believe that this could happen, just like that, never ever thought that mice go for orchids.....isn't vanilla the only edible orchid? :( You can only hope. Geir |
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I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest
control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. Bob "Geir Harris Hedemark" wrote in message ... "GrlIntrpted" writes: not believe that this could happen, just like that, never ever thought that mice go for orchids.....isn't vanilla the only edible orchid? :( You can only hope. Geir |
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I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest
control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. Bob "Geir Harris Hedemark" wrote in message ... "GrlIntrpted" writes: not believe that this could happen, just like that, never ever thought that mice go for orchids.....isn't vanilla the only edible orchid? :( You can only hope. Geir |
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Bob Walsh wrote:
I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. There is something to be said for the old 'snap' traps. Sure, it is a little gross to clean them up, but is it any more disgusting than finding rotting rodent carcasses under the dishwasher? Anyway, the technology is established, the traps are cheap, and it is probably more humane. Would you rather die from a quick 'snap' or a long painful death by internal bleeding? I'd rather get hit on the head... You can get the traps at any hardware store. I hear that peanut butter is good bait. Or you could use tender young orchid shoots, maybe... *grin* Another thing that gets rid of rodents is cats. The feline kind. Even if they aren't hunting cats (they have to learn how to kill from their mother, but they are born knowing how to stalk), they still scare off rodents. Probably the smell, or the chasing, or something. Then you have to worry about your cats chewing on your catts, of course. Believe it or not, they can be trained. Maybe you can borrow a kitty for a few weeks. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
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Bob Walsh wrote:
I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. There is something to be said for the old 'snap' traps. Sure, it is a little gross to clean them up, but is it any more disgusting than finding rotting rodent carcasses under the dishwasher? Anyway, the technology is established, the traps are cheap, and it is probably more humane. Would you rather die from a quick 'snap' or a long painful death by internal bleeding? I'd rather get hit on the head... You can get the traps at any hardware store. I hear that peanut butter is good bait. Or you could use tender young orchid shoots, maybe... *grin* Another thing that gets rid of rodents is cats. The feline kind. Even if they aren't hunting cats (they have to learn how to kill from their mother, but they are born knowing how to stalk), they still scare off rodents. Probably the smell, or the chasing, or something. Then you have to worry about your cats chewing on your catts, of course. Believe it or not, they can be trained. Maybe you can borrow a kitty for a few weeks. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
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Bob Walsh wrote:
I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. There is something to be said for the old 'snap' traps. Sure, it is a little gross to clean them up, but is it any more disgusting than finding rotting rodent carcasses under the dishwasher? Anyway, the technology is established, the traps are cheap, and it is probably more humane. Would you rather die from a quick 'snap' or a long painful death by internal bleeding? I'd rather get hit on the head... You can get the traps at any hardware store. I hear that peanut butter is good bait. Or you could use tender young orchid shoots, maybe... *grin* Another thing that gets rid of rodents is cats. The feline kind. Even if they aren't hunting cats (they have to learn how to kill from their mother, but they are born knowing how to stalk), they still scare off rodents. Probably the smell, or the chasing, or something. Then you have to worry about your cats chewing on your catts, of course. Believe it or not, they can be trained. Maybe you can borrow a kitty for a few weeks. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
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Bob Walsh wrote:
I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. There is something to be said for the old 'snap' traps. Sure, it is a little gross to clean them up, but is it any more disgusting than finding rotting rodent carcasses under the dishwasher? Anyway, the technology is established, the traps are cheap, and it is probably more humane. Would you rather die from a quick 'snap' or a long painful death by internal bleeding? I'd rather get hit on the head... You can get the traps at any hardware store. I hear that peanut butter is good bait. Or you could use tender young orchid shoots, maybe... *grin* Another thing that gets rid of rodents is cats. The feline kind. Even if they aren't hunting cats (they have to learn how to kill from their mother, but they are born knowing how to stalk), they still scare off rodents. Probably the smell, or the chasing, or something. Then you have to worry about your cats chewing on your catts, of course. Believe it or not, they can be trained. Maybe you can borrow a kitty for a few weeks. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
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Bob Walsh wrote:
I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. There is something to be said for the old 'snap' traps. Sure, it is a little gross to clean them up, but is it any more disgusting than finding rotting rodent carcasses under the dishwasher? Anyway, the technology is established, the traps are cheap, and it is probably more humane. Would you rather die from a quick 'snap' or a long painful death by internal bleeding? I'd rather get hit on the head... You can get the traps at any hardware store. I hear that peanut butter is good bait. Or you could use tender young orchid shoots, maybe... *grin* Another thing that gets rid of rodents is cats. The feline kind. Even if they aren't hunting cats (they have to learn how to kill from their mother, but they are born knowing how to stalk), they still scare off rodents. Probably the smell, or the chasing, or something. Then you have to worry about your cats chewing on your catts, of course. Believe it or not, they can be trained. Maybe you can borrow a kitty for a few weeks. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
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Bob Walsh wrote:
I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. There is something to be said for the old 'snap' traps. Sure, it is a little gross to clean them up, but is it any more disgusting than finding rotting rodent carcasses under the dishwasher? Anyway, the technology is established, the traps are cheap, and it is probably more humane. Would you rather die from a quick 'snap' or a long painful death by internal bleeding? I'd rather get hit on the head... You can get the traps at any hardware store. I hear that peanut butter is good bait. Or you could use tender young orchid shoots, maybe... *grin* Another thing that gets rid of rodents is cats. The feline kind. Even if they aren't hunting cats (they have to learn how to kill from their mother, but they are born knowing how to stalk), they still scare off rodents. Probably the smell, or the chasing, or something. Then you have to worry about your cats chewing on your catts, of course. Believe it or not, they can be trained. Maybe you can borrow a kitty for a few weeks. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
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Bob Walsh wrote:
I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. There is something to be said for the old 'snap' traps. Sure, it is a little gross to clean them up, but is it any more disgusting than finding rotting rodent carcasses under the dishwasher? Anyway, the technology is established, the traps are cheap, and it is probably more humane. Would you rather die from a quick 'snap' or a long painful death by internal bleeding? I'd rather get hit on the head... You can get the traps at any hardware store. I hear that peanut butter is good bait. Or you could use tender young orchid shoots, maybe... *grin* Another thing that gets rid of rodents is cats. The feline kind. Even if they aren't hunting cats (they have to learn how to kill from their mother, but they are born knowing how to stalk), they still scare off rodents. Probably the smell, or the chasing, or something. Then you have to worry about your cats chewing on your catts, of course. Believe it or not, they can be trained. Maybe you can borrow a kitty for a few weeks. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
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Bob Walsh wrote:
I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. There is something to be said for the old 'snap' traps. Sure, it is a little gross to clean them up, but is it any more disgusting than finding rotting rodent carcasses under the dishwasher? Anyway, the technology is established, the traps are cheap, and it is probably more humane. Would you rather die from a quick 'snap' or a long painful death by internal bleeding? I'd rather get hit on the head... You can get the traps at any hardware store. I hear that peanut butter is good bait. Or you could use tender young orchid shoots, maybe... *grin* Another thing that gets rid of rodents is cats. The feline kind. Even if they aren't hunting cats (they have to learn how to kill from their mother, but they are born knowing how to stalk), they still scare off rodents. Probably the smell, or the chasing, or something. Then you have to worry about your cats chewing on your catts, of course. Believe it or not, they can be trained. Maybe you can borrow a kitty for a few weeks. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a. See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase more orchids, obtain more credit |
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The exterminator was here, and he set up bait "stations". They also dusted
the plumbing pipes. The exterminator warned us about the extra activity that we might see after the treatment. To protect the plants he suggested to outsmart the rodents by moving them to high areas or different areas from where their normal spot is. I've done just that, and indeed the plants went unharmed (though I did cover the orchids with a thin material too!). Hopefully this will settle and the mice will be gone! Mariana "Bob Walsh" wrote in message news:0KF5c.25327$J05.169478@attbi_s01... I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. Bob "Geir Harris Hedemark" wrote in message ... "GrlIntrpted" writes: not believe that this could happen, just like that, never ever thought that mice go for orchids.....isn't vanilla the only edible orchid? :( You can only hope. Geir |
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The exterminator was here, and he set up bait "stations". They also dusted
the plumbing pipes. The exterminator warned us about the extra activity that we might see after the treatment. To protect the plants he suggested to outsmart the rodents by moving them to high areas or different areas from where their normal spot is. I've done just that, and indeed the plants went unharmed (though I did cover the orchids with a thin material too!). Hopefully this will settle and the mice will be gone! Mariana "Bob Walsh" wrote in message news:0KF5c.25327$J05.169478@attbi_s01... I got to thinking (rare for me some would say) last night about your pest control service. If what they did was to place bait or poison for the mice rather than traps you may have serious problems for a few more days. Many of the chemicals that are used for mice cause internal bleeding that greatly increases their thirst. If nothing else is around for quenching their thirst some nice juicy young shoots from some orchids will suffice. I don't have a solution other than to suggest maybe setting some jar lids full of water along the walls for them to drink. The poison will still get them if they take the bait. Bob "Geir Harris Hedemark" wrote in message ... "GrlIntrpted" writes: not believe that this could happen, just like that, never ever thought that mice go for orchids.....isn't vanilla the only edible orchid? :( You can only hope. Geir |
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