[Public-List] bugs

[dan walker]

yes gord those are the culprits. i do not think they bite just do not like the thought of them visiting me in my berth---i am a very sensitive guy!!--you are supposed to chuckle here---, my internet research leads me to believe they are  a mite that eats natural fiber. wool cotton,wood etc. the detergent in a spray bottle sounds a helluva lot better than the stuff i bought at my local hardware. it kills them, but i worry i am next. will try your solution next week
dan

--- On Thu, 9/10/09, Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net> wrote:

> From: Gordon Laco <mainstay at csolve.net>
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] bugs
> To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 10:12 AM
> Hi Dan -
> 
> Are you referring to very tiny crawling insects that are
> visible creeping around on countertops etc?  We get
> them too.  I cut them back by rinsing things with a
> weak detergent solution.   The mere touch of
> detergent is death to any insect.  We used to combat
> the large flies that Lake Ontario is famous for with weak
> detergent in a squirt gun.  For the mites we use weak
> detergent in an old windex bottle with a spray pump.
> 
> I hope this is not an environmentally unsafe practice 
> - let me know folks if you have insights into this.
> 
> Gord
> #426 Surprise
> 
> 
> 
> On 10-Sep-09, at 8:41 AM, crufone at comcast.net
> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > 
> > Dan,
> > 
> > We have had massive fruit fly attacks in northern
> Michigan.  I have heard to place some vinegar in a
> shallow dish or jar lid to attract them and they
> drown.  I have also heard to mix a little dish soap and
> wine together and place in a shallow dish to accomplish the
> same.  Some folks also place Saran wrap over the dish
> and poke holes in the Saran wrap. The bugs go in thru the
> holes and binge and then drown.
> > 
> > Michael
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "dan walker" <dsailormon at yahoo.com>
> > To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 5:28:03 PM GMT -05:00
> US/Canada Eastern
> > Subject: [Public-List] bugs
> > 
> > ANYONE know of a sure fire way to eliminate bugs?
> specifically i think they are some type of mites. seems they
> blow into the boat from the marsh next to winter storage.
> this is in southwestern michigan
> > thanks
> > dan
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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