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klg
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Pest Control Problem
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Jul 6 21:18 UTC 1994 |
Just had a visit from the exterminator. He wants a lot of money to go
into the walls and spray multiple times over the next few months. How
can I find out if he's telling me the truth?
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headdoc
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response 1 of 11:
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Jul 7 10:26 UTC 1994 |
There are some ecologically concerned exterminators out there. Why not call
one and see what they say. They generally tend to use less toxic stuff and
minimize pesticide use. I believe we use a guy from a place called Creepy
Crawlers or some such. If you are really interested, Ill check with my husband
and get the name and phone number. My thought, regardless, is to get a second
opinion.
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font
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response 2 of 11:
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Jun 25 13:01 UTC 1999 |
Hey, I'm looking for an exterminator who's not expensive but does
a good job. (isn't that what everyone's looking for?)
If you are not happy with one, *please* tell me who they are so I know
to avoid them. It's an outdoor job, and we have indoor/outdoor cats.
(so haneously toxic stuff hanging around is a bad plan...we do like our
cats) Let me know!
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scg
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response 3 of 11:
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Jun 25 20:59 UTC 1999 |
What are you trying to get rid of, and how many of them?
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response 4 of 11:
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Jun 26 01:09 UTC 1999 |
(And how sure are you on the identification, head count, and location(s)?)
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keesan
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response 5 of 11:
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Jun 28 13:44 UTC 1999 |
If it is ants, try boric acid mixed with sugar near the nest entrance. Toxic
only to creatures with very small insides (mechanical damage).
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rcurl
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response 6 of 11:
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Jun 28 15:51 UTC 1999 |
Boric acid is somewhat toxic. Adults have died after consuming as little
as 5 grams. Chronic consumption of smaller amounts causes skin and
gastric disturbances.
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keesan
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response 7 of 11:
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Jun 28 21:30 UTC 1999 |
So why is it considered safe as eyewash?
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rcurl
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response 8 of 11:
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Jun 29 02:04 UTC 1999 |
You don't drink significant quantities since boric acid is only slightly
soluble in water. It has been used medicinally for various purposes, such
as an acidifier.
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wlevak
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response 9 of 11:
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Jul 2 04:48 UTC 1999 |
Ingestion or absorption may cause nausea, vommiting, diarrhea, abdominal
cramps, erythematous lesions on skin and mucous membranes, circulatory
collapse, tachycardia, cyanosis, delirium, convulsions, coma. Death has
occurred from les than 5 g in infants and from 5 to 20 g in adults.
- Merck Index
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rcurl
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response 10 of 11:
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Jul 2 06:34 UTC 1999 |
The Merck Index was my source too, but I didn't think all the grusome
details were needed... 8^}
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rickyb
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response 11 of 11:
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Jul 2 13:29 UTC 1999 |
[ergo..for external use only]
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