Good to know about handling. So, they should be "dispatched" instead of moved.
They can definitely undermine buildings so are pesky varmints.

Have tried to trap them. You need a large cage which we have and you are welcome to borrow. I don't remember what we used for bait. I will consult a friend who has had success. He did not relocate them however. But it is something that you can do with the live trap. Put a towel over the trap to calm...

We swear by solar hot water. Big svings after the initial panel investment and running lines.
Don't remember the cost. Since about 2010. Only had to replace the panels due to fire damage.

Free laser toner cartridges. One is for the Canon Imageclass LBP-3200 and other Image class MF5530,5550 and other models. Another for many models. A number to put in a search engine is ICE278/C128/C126-N25. Example of models: Laser Jet P 1005, P1006, etc. Or Canon LBP 3018, 3010. These are older mod...

Here is what I found regarding the Golden Doe. Looks like they are conducting restoration actions, whatever that means. Restoration notice Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife conducted a prescribed burn of the Golden Doe Unit of Methow Wildlife Area on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Staff will be c...

Question is are the markings for "leave" trees or to be cut. A call to Wildlife might tell us.

Thanks Jim. All the more reason for communities and individuals to make their properties as Firewise as possible. We know this kind of forecast is a warning for us to heed.

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It was a fire and it is under control. Thank Heaven and First Responders.
It’s awfully dry out there; I hope people can take advantage of Cascade Concrete’s free yard waste disposal, especially in close residential developments.

I've been hiking with heavy gaitors on so that may be offering protection. Seems like this tick explosion may just be arriving.
We also used to use powdered sulpher around our ankles and wrists. Doesn't smell the greatest but it worked. Kept the chiggers at bay too.

Yes, thanks. I was on the south side close to Eagle Cr. today but I was on my bike. Didn't sit down anywhere and wasn't under alot of trees, well except, when I... but will knwo to check now. They give me the heebie jeebies but I did grow up with alot in Kansas. Everyday we would de tick the dog. Th...