Scorpions!!!
#61
My grandparents lived in Corpus. I saw waterbugs there but none the size in Tucson. In Dallas as a kid I used to walk barefoot. Got stung by scorpions all the time (you'd think in the summer I'd wear shoes?)
#62
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Location: Texas Hill Country
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We just moved to the Texas Hill Country from East Texas. Had a new home built and yes we have had some scorpions---I HATE them!!! Scared to death of getting stung---I've had 2 heart stints and am just afraid! I did go online and saw where Diatomeacious Earth was recommended. It is a powder you can buy at a feed store. Sprinkle it around the outside perimeter of your house. It is supposed to kill them by getting inside their shells. Not sure how fast it works and how often to apply. Hubby wears goggles and a mask. It's like silica. Kills several things. Has anyone else tried this?
#64
Originally Posted by Born2Sew
Seems like we have them more in the fall of the year. I figure they are looking for a warm place during winter. Yes, they hurt like a ....when they sting you. The worst thing I have ever found in my house though was a copperhead.
Hubby was in the hospital and I was home alone when we met up with one another. Needless to say, I left the house in a hurry. Luckily for me, my daughter and sil came by later during the day and dd found the snake. Sil got him out of the house and killed it for me. I slept much better knowing it was gone. The only thing that caused me concern was knowing they usually travel in pairs.......
Hubby was in the hospital and I was home alone when we met up with one another. Needless to say, I left the house in a hurry. Luckily for me, my daughter and sil came by later during the day and dd found the snake. Sil got him out of the house and killed it for me. I slept much better knowing it was gone. The only thing that caused me concern was knowing they usually travel in pairs.......
#65
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Diatomaceous earth cuts the exoskelaton of insects. There is no set time limit to effectiveness but it is non-toxic. It is used in pool aquarium filters, pool filtration systems, etc. Some garden centers will carry it for orgainic gardeners. I am not going to tell you it is going to cure all your insect problems but it won't hurt. Texas scorpions aren't really terrible unless you are allergic. The stings will hurt but aren't the horror story on the evening news either. If you are really worried, get a black light (UV light) to look into your shoes and tight areas. Scorpions will glow (no matter what color the scorpion is) which is kind of awesome when you think about it.
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