you are very welcome ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandra Warren" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 12:04 AM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: HOW TO GET RID OF CRICKETS
> > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
