Bugs still getting in thru Screen
 

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On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 09:40:53 GMT, Stephen King
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I just replaced the screen on my office window. This time of year I
can not be online without the window open (I refuse to pay the
electric for an AC). Anyhow, the old screen had a small hole and
tiny flying bugs were getting in. I bought that plastic screen
which seemed to have the smallest holes. These damn bugs are still
getting in. They fly in my face and are totally irritating. I
even put duct tape around the edge of the screen frame where it
meets the window frame, which seemed to fit tight anyhow, but I am
desprate. How in the hell does one keep them out of the house?
This is really starting to **** me off. (They are very small flys
or gnats, or something).

Mark


Of course those small bugs can get in. geesh!

And the solution is??????????????????????????????/

Geckos. Lots of geckos :)

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I just replaced the screen on my office window. This time of year I
can not be online without the window open (I refuse to pay the
electric for an AC). Anyhow, the old screen had a small hole and tiny
flying bugs were getting in. I bought that plastic screen which
seemed to have the smallest holes. These damn bugs are still getting
in. They fly in my face and are totally irritating. I even put duct
tape around the edge of the screen frame where it meets the window
frame, which seemed to fit tight anyhow, but I am desprate. How in
the hell does one keep them out of the house? This is really starting
to **** me off. (They are very small flys or gnats, or something).

You need to find a finer mesh screen. Not going to be at Home Depot but
it's available. Not necessarily meant for windows.
http://www.wovenwire.com/reference/mesh-locator.htm
http://www.wovenwire.com/finemesh.htm

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http://www.metroscreenworks.com/User/window-screens.php

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Turn on the fricking AC or get a small fan to blow on you.

In article ,
says...
:) I just replaced the screen on my office window. This time of year I
:) can not be online without the window open (I refuse to pay the
:) electric for an AC). Anyhow, the old screen had a small hole and tiny
:) flying bugs were getting in. I bought that plastic screen which
:) seemed to have the smallest holes. These damn bugs are still getting
:) in. They fly in my face and are totally irritating. I even put duct
:) tape around the edge of the screen frame where it meets the window
:) frame, which seemed to fit tight anyhow, but I am desprate. How in
:) the hell does one keep them out of the house? This is really starting
:) to **** me off. (They are very small flys or gnats, or something).
:)
:) Mark
:)
Could be fungus gnats coming from a plant you are watering too much or
have to keep water heavy...different types of gnats can also take up
residence inside the over flow area of sinks...need to figure the source
then address them there if these are the cases.
--
Lar

to email....get rid of the BUGS

Of course those small bugs can get in. geesh!

And the solution is??????????????????????????????/


move to Arizona

due to lack of water, almost no bugs exist in Arizona, especially no flying
bugs

we do have scorpions, black widows, and rattlesnakes

but no gnats, flys, wasps, moths, or other crap that requires a bug-zapper
in other parts of the country

:) in. They fly in my face and are totally irritating. I even put duct
:) tape around the edge of the screen frame where it meets the window
:) frame, which seemed to fit tight anyhow, but I am desprate. How in
:) the hell does one keep them out of the house? This is really starting
:) to **** me off. (They are very small flys or gnats, or something).


If there's a water-source, deep plant cover, or a food-supply
near the window, get rid of it. If your window is the brightest
light in the immediate area, put another light somewhere nearby,
to lure the bugs away from that window. If all else fails,
try a furnace filter.

Some said insecticide - I would probably try that if I couldn't find an
ultra fine mesh screen.

I would specifically try Permethrin - It should last a long time. You can
get a spray at places like Target or at camping supply stores. Its in the
camping gear section near the insect repellents. Its made for clothes, tent
screens and the like. Sold under lots of brand names. Sometimes used on
horses, for flies; on dogs and cats for fleas and ticks; on peoples cloths
as added protection against mosquitoes, etc. Its odorless IIRC.

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I just replaced the screen on my office window. This time of year I
can not be online without the window open (I refuse to pay the
electric for an AC). Anyhow, the old screen had a small hole and tiny
flying bugs were getting in. I bought that plastic screen which
seemed to have the smallest holes. These damn bugs are still getting
in. They fly in my face and are totally irritating. I even put duct
tape around the edge of the screen frame where it meets the window
frame, which seemed to fit tight anyhow, but I am desprate. How in
the hell does one keep them out of the house? This is really starting
to **** me off. (They are very small flys or gnats, or something).

Mark

If you have any carrots in the house, get rid of them.

Bugs LOVES carrots.

Matt wrote:
If you have any carrots in the house, get rid of them.

Bugs LOVES carrots.


So do rabbits, but c'mon. Okay sure, I'll empty my frig crisper
immediately.

I should have been more specific.

You see, Bugs loves carrots - because HE IS a rabbit.

Matt wrote:
I should have been more specific.

You see, Bugs loves carrots - because HE IS a rabbit.


Nice one.

Matt wrote:
I should have been more specific.

You see, Bugs loves carrots - because HE IS a rabbit.


Go to your room.



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Mortimer Schnerd, RN

VE

How do you catch a unique rabbit?

Matt wrote:

How do you catch a unique rabbit?

U 'nique up on 'im... :)

How do you catch a unique rabbit?

Unique up on him.

Duane Bozarth wrote:
Matt wrote:

How do you catch a unique rabbit?


U 'nique up on 'im... :)

It helps to line the rabbit hole with peas first. That way when you
'nique up on him you just kick him in the pea hole.

Arizona wrote:
Of course those small bugs can get in. geesh!

And the solution is??????????????????????????????/



move to Arizona

due to lack of water, almost no bugs exist in Arizona, especially no flying
bugs

we do have scorpions, black widows, and rattlesnakes

but no gnats, flys, wasps, moths, or other crap that requires a bug-zapper
in other parts of the country


That is hardly true, unless you are standing in a
desert at high noon in the middle of summer.
Arizona is a big state and there are plenty of
moths and flies in some parts, but certainly not
like humid areas such as the mid-west and east..

"George E. Cawthon" wrote:
Arizona wrote:
Of course those small bugs can get in. geesh!

And the solution is??????????????????????????????/



move to Arizona

due to lack of water, almost no bugs exist in Arizona, especially no
flying bugs

we do have scorpions, black widows, and rattlesnakes

but no gnats, flys, wasps, moths, or other crap that requires a
bug-zapper in other parts of the country


That is hardly true, unless you are standing in a
desert at high noon in the middle of summer.
Arizona is a big state and there are plenty of
moths and flies in some parts, but certainly not
like humid areas such as the mid-west and east..
True..and the more golf courses they build the more humidity and bugs.
There is no getting away from the pesty flies...even in the Desert. (maybe
even worse.) At least from my experience living(nearby)Cochella one year in
a tent.

2_bized

In article , says...
:) I would specifically try Permethrin - It should last a long time.
:)
Permethrin is on lower end of the pyrethroid group on insecticides...it
breaks down quickly.
--
Lar

to email....get rid of the BUGS

due to lack of water, almost no bugs exist in Arizona, especially no
flying
bugs ...no gnats, flys, wasps, moths, or other crap

There are plenty of gnats, flies, butterflies, moths, bees and wasps in
Tucson AZ. Just depends on what time of year it is.

Also, there is plenty of water in monsoon season which is just about to
begin.

R

Eat the bugs.

On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 01:59:30 -0500, wrote:

:I just replaced the screen on my office window. This time of year I
:can not be online without the window open (I refuse to pay the
:electric for an AC). Anyhow, the old screen had a small hole and tiny
:flying bugs were getting in. I bought that plastic screen which
:seemed to have the smallest holes. These damn bugs are still getting
:in. They fly in my face and are totally irritating. I even put duct
:tape around the edge of the screen frame where it meets the window
:frame, which seemed to fit tight anyhow, but I am desprate. How in
:the hell does one keep them out of the house? This is really starting
:to **** me off. (They are very small flys or gnats, or something).
:
:Mark

You evidently have to use a smaller mesh screen. Experiment one window
at a time. Put a screen material over your window temporarily and close
all other access. If they are still getting in, go to a smaller mesh
until you find one tight enough and go with that. Of course, metal will
last longer than plastic but costs more.

"Lar" wrote in message
t...
In article , says...
:) I would specifically try Permethrin - It should last a long time.
:)
Permethrin is on lower end of the pyrethroid group on insecticides...it
breaks down quickly.
--
Lar

to email....get rid of the BUGS

I suppose 'long' is relative. I would suspect it would last 2 or 3 weeks.
Something like Off or Yardguard will only last hours.

I do not know what "pyrethroid group " is but woudln't you agree ths is on
the right track?

In article , says...
:) I suppose 'long' is relative. I would suspect it would last 2 or 3 weeks.
:) Something like Off or Yardguard will only last hours.
:)
:) I do not know what "pyrethroid group " is but woudln't you agree ths is on
:) the right track?
:)
:)
:)
Pyrethrin is a natural insecticide that does not have a long residual to
it..."pyrethroid group" of insecticides are man made that mimic the
natural molecule but are more stable and so have a residual effect
to them. There are a number of them on the market where some only last
for a short period of time and others may work well for months
Pyrethroids can be recognised with the name ending in -thrin
....permethrin is a step above the natural and I would be surprised if
you would get more than a day or two of effectiveness in the exposed
outdoors...maybe a week or so inside.
--
Lar

to email....get rid of the BUGS

I am using the smallest screen I can find. However, I do know what
would work if I could find some. Nylon stockings like women wear.
The problem is where to find stockings big enough to put over a
screen. Does anyone have a wife that sews? I am wondering if the
raw
nylon material is available to buy, and where?

Mark

Take a look at some landscaping fabric cloth. I can't remember how
fine a mesh that is offhand...

I am using the smallest screen I can find. However, I do know what
would work if I could find some. Nylon stockings like women wear.

OK, how about attacking it from another angle? How about killing the bugs
instead? Perhaps a bug zapper somewhere else nearby would help draw them
away from the house window? Even if it means leaving a light on out there
to draw them.

wkearney99 wrote:

I am using the smallest screen I can find. However, I do know what
would work if I could find some. Nylon stockings like women wear.

OK, how about attacking it from another angle? How about killing the bugs
instead? Perhaps a bug zapper somewhere else nearby would help draw them
away from the house window? Even if it means leaving a light on out there
to draw them.

Almost certainly such are not light-driven and very small insects aren't
affected by the "zappers" as they're not large enough to short across
the adjacent electrodes. A "sucker" type might have a small effect,
but probably not observable in level of nuisance.

imo, ymmv, $0.02, etc., ...