As always, luck is with me. [Unfortunately, you cannot actually hear the thick sarcasm I'd use if I spoke these words aloud.]
I noticed some insect activity near my kitchen door late yesterday afternoon, and I don't want any part of that. Not interested in hosting a colony of anything. I got online and requested free inspections from two different pest control companies.
Have I ever mentioned that when it rains, it pours?
Here's the great news:
*I have termites. *I have a small growth of fungus under my house. *I have insulation that needs to be replaced under my house. On the plus side, I'll get a tax credit next year for this one. *I have a gigantic possum living under my house. He has a lustrous coat and an extremely healthy weight from a hearty diet of cat food.
And here's how I'm dealing with it:
*Possum is being removed tomorrow through pest control company's "catch and release" program. Tonight is his going-away party. *Fungus is being killed on Saturday. Moisture barrier is being installed. *Termites will be dealt with as of Saturday, too. Good riddance. *I've financed this operation over 48 months. Apparently they have compassion for the poverty-stricken.
In the next post I make, I'll describe H's reaction to termite/fungus troubles. One word--IRRATIONAL!!
