I have at least that many plots available in my yard -- when you consider that the majority of the deceased are potato bugs. My home has become some sort of mecca for potato bugs that know they're going to die; the idyllic, preeminent choice for eldery pill bugs (which are apparently crustacean) or perhaps the pill millipede. (It's amazing what the internet can teach you.)
Last night, when I got home from work, I swept up about a dozen of these little guys, all curled up and dried out. (Gross.) This morning, as I left for work, I saw at least three more that will be waiting, I'm sure along with some friends, to be swept up and interred somewhere. Does putting them in the garbage count as interment?
I've tried several kinds of spray to keep bugs out, but for some reason, these guys don't seem to be bothered or deterred. Anyone who knows me knows how much I love bugs and clutter -- both. What better than clutter created of bugs? I have no idea.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
So, your house is immeasurably nicer than my old apartment. And also my apartment was in a basement. But I had a potato bug problem (dead ones would mysteriously appear on the edges of the carpet) and... I think it was because they had made a home for themselves underneath. the. carpet.
Like I said, your house is much nicer. So I'm sure you don't have the same problem. But yuuaaacckkuuughh.
I found a potato bug in the house the other night. It was slightly odd.
Post a Comment