Thursday, June 23, 2011

Flea collar for Mel

Today is one of those days that is suitable for maintenance and little else. We are overcast, 66 degrees and there is no sun in sight. One of the things I did this morning is install a new flea collar on Mel. About twice a year I buy a medium size dog flea collar and cut it in half. One half is placed in the furnace bay and the other half goes in the water heater bay, both places are notorious for attracting wasps and bees who like to nest in warm places. I have no idea if this works or not, but I can report in the three years I've been using this method I have not had any problem what so ever with nesting critters. So rather than tempt fate Mel gets a new flea collar every six months.


Todays plan is not to have a plan. A few more rinses with salt water and I will pronounce myself healed from Tuesdays oral surgery and ready to eat normally again. Other than that, it's just move forward and enjoy the good life.

6 comments:

  1. When I first started reading. I thought your title said 'A new flea collar for Me!'. ha ha I pictured you with a new flea collar. Hilarious. Glad your boca is back in shape. Mine is coming up...dammit.

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  2. Michael, it has been considered when under attack by critters. They come in fashion colors, you know.

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  3. For flying critters, especially the kind that like to make a mess inside a porch light, my dad suggests moth balls! I just learned about that this week, so I haven't tried it yet. But it sure makes sense to slip a couple of them into the lamp part of the fixture!

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  4. I had never heard about the flea collar trick. Since I leave my motor home in Tucson while up here I should do that. No tellin what moves into those spaces.

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  5. Mud daubers especially love to build in furnace flues and plug the vent. Like I said JOJO, the flea collar method has worked for me, hope you get the same results.

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