[jane032657]

Yes they are midges or otherwise known as blind Mosquitos. I have read everything. I could do my PH.D on them. But HOW do you turn off the post light on the front lawn? That will help immensely and I did think I had it disconnected yesterday and it still came on.

I am going to go buy a shop vac as they are also in the cre ices of doors and between windows and screens. I must be desperate because I do not like to shop and I am going to a large box store. Ugh

[graciegirl]

[QUOTE=jane032657;468910]Yes they are midges or otherwise known as blind Mosquitos. I have read everything. I could do my PH.D on them. But HOW do you turn off the post light on the front lawn? That will help immensely and I did think I had it disconnected yesterday and it still came on.


Unscrew the bulb. You will need to get in the light to unscrew it and you may need a screwdriver to remove a panel.

I had written cover the photo sensor, but that won't work. Thank goodness for Bill's Ohio common sense.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Jane, you can look in your electrical panel/breaker box to see if one of the breakers is labeled for the yard post light. You can test it during the day by putting a piece of electrical tape (or any tape that won't allow light to pass) over the sensor on the post temporarily. That will fool it into thinking it's dark and the light will come on. Flip the breaker to 'Off' and that should douse the light. That way you'll be confirming you've got the right breaker. Be aware that other things, such as one/several of your garage outlets, for example, could also be connected to that same breaker. Shutting the breaker off will kill power to them also.

Bill

[Bettiboop]

Just a thought, but since they are attracted to light maybe it would be better to leave the lamp post on if it is away from the house. That way they might congregate there instead of at the door waiting to rush in the house. Maybe?

Just don't leave the porch light on! LOL

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by jane032657

I am going to go buy a shop vac as they are also in the cre ices of doors and between windows and screens. I must be desperate because I do not like to shop and I am going to a large box store. Ugh

Jane, do you really need a Shop Vac? We used our house vacuum cleaner, a Dyson, to vacuum the ceilings and walls and front screen door. It worked just fine. Bye bye midges.

I think we'll leave our light post lamp on, and make sure our outdoor house lights are turned off. As Betty pointed out, the light in the lamp post might actually keep the bugs away from the front door.

[duffysmom]

Another horror story.. I was soaking in my bath last night and suddenly noticed a large black blob float by when I saw it had legs I let out a scream and heard my husband say "God bless you"; he thought I sneezed. Well ladies and gentlemen I now need to see a chiropracter since I shot straight up and lept over the tub railing like a gazelle and almost squashed Duffy who was dozing on the floor happy that I was the one taking a bath and not him. It was a water bug(?) about the size of a half dolllar with two long antennas and many legs. Along with physical therapy and marriage counseling, I may need to see a psychologist since that was traumatizing. Hubby thinks I'm a drama queen.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by duffysmom

.......Hubby thinks I'm a drama queen.

Well, if nothing else - - - your rendition of the "bug in the tub" event was humorous!

Bill

[pooh]

Originally Posted by duffysmom

Another horror story.. I was soaking in my bath last night and suddenly noticed a large black blob float by when I saw it had legs I let out a scream and heard my husband say "God bless you"; he thought I sneezed. Well ladies and gentlemen I now need to see a chiropracter since I shot straight up and lept over the tub railing like a gazelle and almost squashed Duffy who was dozing on the floor happy that I was the one taking a bath and not him. It was a water bug(?) about the size of a half dolllar with two long antennas and many legs. Along with physical therapy and marriage counseling, I may need to see a psychologist since that was traumatizing. Hubby thinks I'm a drama queen.

Oops, sorry...It must have been frightening....(snicker.... )

Feel better.

[Carla B]

Well Jane and Duffy's Mom, I must too join the "Freaked Out Society!"

My husband got a glimpse of something dark streaking across the floor last night and behind the entertainment center. He jumped up from the dinner table. "Was it a snake?" "No." Then what was it?" "I don't know." Then I got another glimpse of it going in the laundry room. We searched but couldn't find it. I think it is a small, dark rodent.

I blocked the laundry room door, fortified myself with a good slug of wine and went to bed. The creature was probably lurking under the W/D and obviously tried to escape to the garage, as this morning the weatherstripping under the door was chewed off and a pile of debris left there.

Then when I opened the door under the sink this morning I (think) I saw something flash by again. Yikes! We must have left that door ajar. We took out all the stuff under the sink and no sign of the critter, but a few suspicious droppings. Now I'm scared to open any drawer/ door anywhere in the house.

The thought of living with that creature is so upsetting. I can handle little lizards and most insects but not this thing chewing things and wrecking stuff.

We've gotten by to this point with only one snake, a couple frogs and several lizard intruders as a result of keeping the garage door open a bit for airflow, but this will have to be the end of living "al fresco", as soon as he escapes or is captured. We're getting a screen, no matter what the other half says.

Duffy's Mom, is a waterbug the same as a tree roach? You're lucky you have the agility to hop out of a tub!

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by duffysmom

Another horror story.. I was soaking in my bath last night and suddenly noticed a large black blob float by when I saw it had legs I let out a scream and heard my husband say "God bless you"; he thought I sneezed. Well ladies and gentlemen I now need to see a chiropracter since I shot straight up and lept over the tub railing like a gazelle and almost squashed Duffy who was dozing on the floor happy that I was the one taking a bath and not him. It was a water bug(?) about the size of a half dolllar with two long antennas and many legs. Along with physical therapy and marriage counseling, I may need to see a psychologist since that was traumatizing. Hubby thinks I'm a drama queen.

Is there a video of you on YouTube jumping over the tub railing like a gazelle? Sorry for the lack of sympathy but i can't help laughing at your rendition of events!

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by duffysmom

Another horror story.. I was soaking in my bath last night and suddenly noticed a large black blob float by when I saw it had legs I let out a scream and heard my husband say "God bless you"; he thought I sneezed. Well ladies and gentlemen I now need to see a chiropracter since I shot straight up and lept over the tub railing like a gazelle and almost squashed Duffy who was dozing on the floor happy that I was the one taking a bath and not him. It was a water bug(?) about the size of a half dolllar with two long antennas and many legs. Along with physical therapy and marriage counseling, I may need to see a psychologist since that was traumatizing. Hubby thinks I'm a drama queen.

Is there a senior field & track club here in TV that has high jump included as one of their competitions that duffysmom can participate in?

[jane032657]

I have a large shop vac in Seattle. I have no carpet here. I bought the small shop vac for inside and out and used it today. I also bought a hose and strong sprayer and washed the front of the house and walk way today. I have left my golf cart out so I can go to dinner without opening the garage. I cleaned all the crevices in the windows and sliding glass doors. Lake Sumter Landing here I come. Do not make me wait in line for a drink. I have earned it!