I stressed my heart attack gene this morning when this critter landed right next to my hand.
I thought it was a cockroach, which led to this exchange with Kathy:
[1:24 PM, 1/11/2023] Christine Kunert: Would there be any issue with my having someone come and spray the perimeter of the house?
[3:08 PM, 1/11/2023] Cathy & Larry Doig: You cannot bring a contractor but, you can ask Jude to have Herminio spray. I will warn you that I’ve had the casita sprayed a few times over the years. At least 2 times it was obvious that the ants, on one occassion, and the scorpions on another, had been habitating at the wall of the casita as they came INSIDE in droves to escape the fumicide. Other times it seemed to help. So…..you are welcome to ask Jude to have Herminio spray but, know the results may not be as you desire. The most effective way is to have Hermimio spray inside, close the house up and leave for 6 to 8 hours and then ventilate very well and then the next day or so, spray outside. I never wanted the spray inside but, again, your choice. If you choose to spray inside it should be on a Monday as soon as Yahaira finishes.
[3:11 PM, 1/11/2023] Christine Kunert: Okay, thanks for all that Kathy. I’ll have to see how it goes. I was doing okay with the scorpions. Picking them up and pitching them outside has become no big deal. But then this morning, a huge cockroach plopped down right next to my hand. I have a harder time with the cockroaches. I guess I’ll see how much my nervous system is willing to tolerate. Thanks again.
[3:13 PM, 1/11/2023] Cathy & Larry Doig: Those “cockroaches” are beetles and beetle season is coming so….expect more and I’m not sure fumigation would do anything as they don’t habitate in the ground where to spray goes.
[3:14 PM, 1/11/2023] Christine Kunert: Oh, okay, thanks. I’ll deal with it.
[3:14 PM, 1/11/2023] Cathy & Larry Doig: And the big beetles are harmless and important to the ecosystem..
[3:17 PM, 1/11/2023] Christine Kunert: Strange how I don’t feel as creeped by beetles as cockroaches. Okay, that’s done. Thanks again.
[3:22 PM, 1/11/2023] Cathy & Larry Doig: Those beetles crack me up the way they always die in their back. I’ll have to ask our entomologist amigos why that is. There are some beetles in Panama that at 6″ in length. Thank goodness I have only seen one that big in the Biomuseo!
[3:23 PM, 1/11/2023] Christine Kunert: Oh God…now I’m going to be waiting for it to show up! LOL.
[3:24 PM, 1/11/2023] Cathy & Larry Doig: 🤣🤣🤣
[3:27 PM, 1/11/2023] Christine Kunert: Never heard of “beetle season” before. Always something to learn.
[3:28 PM, 1/11/2023] Cathy & Larry Doig: https://www.whatsthatbug.com/harlequin-beetle-panama/
[3:29 PM, 1/11/2023] Cathy & Larry Doig: There are many beetles mistaken for roaches. The Harlequin is commonly mistaken. Panama has dozens of types of beetles.
[3:32 PM, 1/11/2023] Cathy & Larry Doig: And if a tree that houses termites comes down with the high winds you will see a hurricane of termites and yes, they’ll get in the house but they die fast. BTW….termites actually are tastey and are a good source of protein, if you’re ever lost in the jungle for days.
[3:33 PM, 1/11/2023] Christine Kunert: I tried that in Honduras. I’ll pass here. I have beans and rice.
[3:37 PM, 1/11/2023] Cathy & Larry Doig: 👌
So, that was my lesson today.
And this is today’s newest Zentangle. A bit of a mess, but that’s how they usually begin. Also may be partially due to the fact that I was watching Drunk History at the same time.
I have found that I really enjoy a YouTube channel called 15 Minutes of Zen by Kelly Boulin. This is the one I did today. I think this is her first one. She does a very nice job. Nice and slow and easy to follow.
And a little bit of calligraphy. I had this sitting out on the coffee table, and I decided to put a title on it, so it will be easily found. Because…you never know.
