19 July 2010, 1:18 pm
PROBLEM: +1 very small Chihuahua (approx 3 lbs). +5 very jittery and skittish adult females. +SEVERAL large vicious aggressive SCORPIONS +1 very large female Black Widow (and her large web) +SEVERAL msc desert insects and critters _________________________________ = SHRIEKING, SCREAMING, SQUEALING and YELPING, all the live-long-day (and night).. ESPECIALLY at NIGHT. Because of our dog, Sassafras, and because of the nature of PESTICIDES.. we need to know if there is any type of PLANT, or substance we could spread around our porch, front walk-way, pack patio, etc..? Is there any type of NATURAL deterrent for these vicious Desert creatures? Obviously, its SURVIVAL of the FITTEST around here: Palm Desert/Palm Springs/Desert hot Springs, California. Ive seen small birds, and spiders in THIS area behave in the most aggressive way(s), its SHOCKING. The SAME creatures at home, (Los Angeles) only 160 miles away, ARE more afraid of YOU than YOU are of THEM.. NOT HERE. NO WAY. We've had Scorpions REAR-UP at us. We are all very fearful for our little dog. Isn't there SOMETHING? Was hoping planting Eucalyptus or some NATURAL DETERRENTof some kind..... Read More »