With winter coming, fortify castle against bugs
Q: We seem to be having more bugs now that winter is getting close. Is there anything we can do to prevent them from coming in the house this winter? — P.G., Albuquerque
(Saturday, November 14, 2009)
Frontline is a pesticide, and therefore, not 'safe'
Q: Even if we can agree to disagree about the fleas, (Frontline) is still a very valuable product that is used to treat other parasites that are very much a problem in New Mexico, such as ticks. As I read your article, I get the impression that Frontline is not safe, and that is just not the case. — B.M., Albuquerque
(Saturday, October 31, 2009)
Yes, N.M. has fleas, but don't resort to pesticide
Q: Why are you writing about New Mexico not having a flea problem? I am a veterinarian in Gallup, and I often see cats with fleas. I don't want you to write about not using Frontline anymore. — Veterinarian in Gallup
(Saturday, October 17, 2009)
Pets, owner probably not scratching from fleas
Q: I rescued a cat and took her into my home. Now, I think I have fleas. My dog and I are both scratching more than we usually do. I have ordered both feline and canine Frontline flea/tick control from PetMeds, which should arrive soon, but that doesn't solve the problem of my bed, the furniture, the carpets, and/or the feeling that I have "things" crawling on me and in my hair. — DM, Albuquerque
(Saturday, October 03, 2009)
Know Your Beetles Before Treating for Them
Q: We recently had a termite inspection, and the inspector said we have powder post beetles in the joists under our house. He quoted quite a bit to treat for them. Would we have powder post beetles under our house? I thought only termites could damage the wood. — P.L., Los Lunas
(Saturday, September 19, 2009)
Best To Avoid Spiders, Snakes
Q: My son and daughter-in-law live in a rural area that has both rattlesnakes and black widows, along with a lot of other pests. Which of the two is most dangerous? I have heard that the spider is more dangerous than the snake. Is that true? — P.K., Moriarty
(Saturday, September 05, 2009)
Getting rid of termites means doing it right way
Q: When we bought our house three years ago the Realtor arranged for a termite inspection and treatment with Premise (active ingredient Imidalcloprid) and a three-year guarantee. The three years is almost up, and I would like to know if renewing the guarantee is a good idea. According to research I've done, 97 percent of houses treated with Premise remain termite free for seven years or more. Would I be just as well off to pay for an annual or biannual inspection and then treat if necessary? — C.G., Albuquerque
(Saturday, August 22, 2009)
Home buyers should get thorough bug inspection
Q: We just moved here from Minnesota and we are buying a home. Someone recommended getting a termite inspection. Is it necessary in New Mexico? — J.W., Albuquerque
(Saturday, August 08, 2009)
Poisons not the solution for ridding house of mice
Q: We have a severe, ongoing mouse infestation. Pest control people have told me I have deer mice, while others told me I have field mice and one said I have house mice. I have no idea what I have. They all wanted to put out poisons, which I prefer not to use. Can you give me some information on the mice in the area so I know what I am dealing with? — B.K., Albuquerque
(Saturday, July 25, 2009)
Studies show that Roundup poses health risks
Q: We use Roundup for weeds on our commercial property. You have written before that it isn't good for you. Is this just opinion or is there evidence to support your statements? — G.H., Albuquerque
(Saturday, July 11, 2009)
Nothing too scary in that crawl space (Saturday, June 27, 2009)
There's no need to use pesticides on kids for lice (Saturday, June 13, 2009)
Ants Just Can't Resist the Sugar (Saturday, May 30, 2009)
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