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Bugs still getting in thru Screen
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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 -- dadiOH ____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico |
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http://www.metroscreenworks.com/User/window-screens.php -- dadiOH ____________________________ dadiOH's dandies v3.06... ....a help file of info about MP3s, recording from LP/cassette and tips & tricks on this and that. Get it at http://mysite.verizon.net/xico |
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Turn on the fricking AC or get a small fan to blow on you.
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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 |
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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. |
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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. wrote in message ... 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 |
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If you have any carrots in the house, get rid of them.
Bugs LOVES carrots. |
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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. |
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I should have been more specific.
You see, Bugs loves carrots - because HE IS a rabbit. |
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Matt wrote:
I should have been more specific. You see, Bugs loves carrots - because HE IS a rabbit. Nice one. |
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How do you catch a unique rabbit?
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Matt wrote:
How do you catch a unique rabbit? U 'nique up on 'im... |
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How do you catch a unique rabbit?
Unique up on him. |
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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. |
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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.. |
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"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 |
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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 |
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"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? |
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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... |
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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. |
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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., ... |
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