tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25211142.post5540199068205784544..comments2023-05-03T01:57:51.050-06:00Comments on The Gafford Family: Yuck!TheGaffordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00837601385475362871noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25211142.post-42241086656067494702008-11-06T19:35:00.000-06:002008-11-06T19:35:00.000-06:00I looked on the internet and this is what it said:...I looked on the internet and this is what it said:<BR/><BR/>HOW TO GET RID OF BOXELDER BUGS:<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Once boxelder bugs have become established in the home, there aren't a lot of treatment options.<BR/>There are not a lot of recommended chemical measures at this point.<BR/>The easiest way to remove boxelder bugs, once they are indoors, is with a vacuum cleaner.<BR/><BR/>However, PREVENTION , is the best of all choices .<BR/>This is done during the Fall time.<BR/><BR/>To help prevent boxelder bugs, cluster flies, lady bugs and similar pests from entering in the fall, outdoor, fast-acting synthetic pyrethroids such as the ones listed below are recommended:<BR/>cyonara 9.7Cyonara 9.7 (Preferred choice)<BR/>demon wpDemon WP<BR/><BR/>Demand SC<BR/><BR/>Tempo WP<BR/><BR/>Tempo SC<BR/><BR/>Spray around eaves, attic vents, windows, doors, under-fascia lips, soffits, siding(including under lips) and any other possible points of entry, concentrating on the south and the southwest sides .<BR/><BR/>Shady areas are less likely to attrack lady bugs.<BR/><BR/># Mechanical means of exclusion: Sealing box elder bugs out by caulking cracks and around utility service openings, fixing broken window screens and door jams, plugging cracks in the foundation or roof as well as similar exclusion-type activities will help prevent the lady beetles from entering in the first place. <BR/><BR/>(Wow, some interesting spelling in that comment above...)<BR/>Thanks for the pizza recipe. Also, could I have that recipe for your wonderful apple crisp?<BR/><BR/>Finally, I grew up in SD with all kinds of Hofers. I'm wondering if the Hofer listed on your blog is related to any Hofers in Bridgewater?<BR/><BR/>LoisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25211142.post-10650272859054428492008-11-03T08:42:00.000-06:002008-11-03T08:42:00.000-06:00Hey Melissa....YES let's plan something for next w...Hey Melissa....YES let's plan something for next weekend. We both need to get to each other's new houses to see them right? Who is first? :) Somehow I don't have your e-mail anymore. I'll call you or text you sometime later this week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25211142.post-4777592554543233812008-11-02T17:38:00.000-06:002008-11-02T17:38:00.000-06:00I wasn't sure what they were until just now when I...I wasn't sure what they were until just now when I looked them up on the internet. We have had them this year but they get between the screen and window...somehow because there are no holes in the screen so I just open the screen and boot them out but we haven't had too many.Hallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801114162393671851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25211142.post-18705582414483933872008-11-01T09:04:00.000-06:002008-11-01T09:04:00.000-06:00I agree, very gross. We get them like crazy at ch...I agree, very gross. We get them like crazy at church too. I know our janitor ladies vacuum them up too. I'll see if I can ask them if there is anything to do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com