Tamzen Cannoy wrote:
> In article <9re2h.2814$Qn2.2498@tornado.texas.rr.com>,
> "Frank F. Matthews" wrote:
>
>
>>Since the issue is a simple week trip (usually) I wonder how an ordinary
>>can of household bug spray would do. For most cabins one can would be
>>fine. We don't need to clean the things out just knock down the density
>>so that they are not a problem in the short term.
>>
>
>
> probably would do nothing since the reason they are making a comeback is
> that things like DDT are prohibited and were the only peciticides that
> could kill them.
I remember my mom talking about someone who had to burn their mattresses
and other bedding, 'way back when I was a child. (Where did all the
years go?) So I guess that was probably the answer to the problem
before DDT. If burning or freezing is the only cure, it is no wonder
the problem is spreading.
Ermalee |