Very many thanks for all the suggestions. I'm sorry not to reply before,
but suddenly I had 4 such busy days that I didn't get to the computer.
Anyway, I hope I have replied to everyone now.
I will try the different ideas and see how it goes. I just hope the
infestation doesn't spread to any
When exploring our newest big-box store, I was astounded to
discover that the ice displays near the exit included one
that dispensed dry ice! I was so impressed that one could
get dry ice from a vending machine that I didn't notice how
much it cost.
I'd wager that putting an infested item
I’d be worried about using the pesticide. Don’t forget that when you’re back
making lace you'll have your face close to your pillow for hours at a time.
Does the temperature go below freezing where you live? Because you could just
put it in a plastic bag and stick it outside.
Adele
West
Hi All,
I can no longer ignore the fact that the lace pillow I've used for years
has mites. They keep popping up among my threads.
I've searched the arachne archives, where freezing seems to be the best
recommendation, although spraying in some way is another. Unfortunately
my pillow is too
-l...@arachne.com] On Behalf Of Jane
Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 12:53 PM
To: lace@arachne.com
Subject: [lace] pillow infestation
Hi All,
I can no longer ignore the fact that the lace pillow I've used for years has
mites. They keep popping up among my threads.
I've searched the arachne
Store your pillows in cloth bags or similar with some dried Bay leaves, they do
not smell but keep just about anything away. Also a good trick to put in your
dry food jars (like rice, pasta etc.
Agnes Boddington - Elloughton UK
Hi All,
I can no longer ignore the fact that the lace pillow I've
Hi Jane
Try your local vet or possibly a pharmacist for a safe, effective
household insecticide spray (over-the-counter ones from supermarkets/pet
stores are mostly a waste of time & money) - Indorex which our vet
prescribed to deal with a household flea-infestation, is also effective
against
half Of Jane
> Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 12:53 PM
> To: lace@arachne.com
> Subject: [lace] pillow infestation
>
> Hi All,
>
> I can no longer ignore the fact that the lace pillow I've used for years has
> mites. They keep popping up among my threads.
>
&
Well, yes and no... It does sound drastic! If the pillow has little intrinsic
or sentimental value, I would agree. Before I retired, I was lucky enough to
acquire a couple of wonderful pillows, and they are my "go-to" pillows now. If
infested, I would definitely opt for letting the dead
When I taught pre-school we ran into issues like this with some children
with lice and scabies now and again. Parents would frequently ask what to
do with stuffed animals. The best thing I have heard is to put the pillows
into a plastic bag for an extended period after getting out the air and
There are many strong aromatic herbs in addition to sweet bay that will repel
insects, but:
-repelling is preventing something from settling in, not killing what has
already made it's home; herbs that discourage colonization may not be as
effective for chasing them away once they're down
> There are many strong aromatic herbs in addition to sweet bay that will repel
> insects,
I’d also like to mention that I recently tried to use bay leaves to protect
against silverfish. Guess what. The silverfish made themselves a dandy little
nest in those bay leaves. They loved them.
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Sent: Wed, Dec 2, 2015 1:00 pm
Subject: [lace] pillow infestation
Hi All,
I can no longer ignore the fact that the lace pillow I've used for years
has mites. They keep popping up among my threads.
I've searched the arachne archives, where freezing seems to be the best
recommendati
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