Or mice. I actually don't know, and does it really matter which rodent is in my home? or does the fact that they are bunking up with me and the three kids seem to be the real issue here. Fortunately the pest control guy (stephen) has stellar bedside manner,
"yup, you've got 'em." (this is why I don't know. "em" in my book could mean all sorts of things)
"they actually got into your Christmas ornaments (smiling)!"
I don't want to put a damper on Christmas, but I'd like to shout out a ba-humbug on that info.
*note to self. Ask Sebastian to get the Christmas box down. And take it outside. And sort through it.*
And on a seemingly related topic,
We rented Ra-ta-touille last week. It's really good. But this ain't Paris. And I'm the only one cooking. So, I'm still a little pissed about the rats/mice/miscellaneous in my attic. But please, do see the movie.
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I am 99% positive it must be mice not rats. Rats are big. You would hear rats. Rats are gross.
Mice, pretty normal. Set some traps, have your big strong man clean everything up and you are good to go.
Do NOT allow your big strong man to use the traps that capture the mice "nicely" cause you are home and what do you do when a mouse gets trapped?
Found and Copied from some site online:
Here's a generalized idea on candy shelf life:
BUBBLE GUM - Most gum such as Bubble Yum or Bubblicious Bubble Gum is good for anywhere from four (4) to six (6) months and this guideline applies to regular gums such as Chiclets, Dentyne, Trident, et al
CANDY BARS - The average shelf for a chocolate candy bar is anywhere up to six (6) months, however, certain candies such as Necco Wafers, Smarties, Starburst Fruit Chews or Nerds can last considerably longer due to their consistency.
GUMMI CANDY - Most gummi candies such as gummi bears, peachy penguins, strawberry puffs, etc are good for up to (six) months although they will diminish in quality if exposed high temperatures.
JELLY BELLY JELLY BEANS - The manufacturer suggests that the shelf life for Jelly Bellies is up to eight ( months.
JORDAN ALMONDS (CONFETTI) - We are frequently asked about Jordan Almonds as they are often purchased in advance to be used for celebratory events such as anniversaries, baby showers or weddings.
Although the shelf life is said to be up to five (5) months, we suggest that you do not hold them for longer than two (2) to three (3) months to ensure that they are absolutely fresh.
LOLLIPOPS - Most lollipops have a long shelf life but it is important to remember that exposure to high temperatures can cause the candy to permanently stick to the wrappers.
Although most lollipops can last up to six (6) months, it is important that they are stored in cool environments.
M&M's ® CHOCOLATE CANDIES - According to the manufacturer, the life span of M&M's ® is up to thirteen (13) months providing that it remains in it's factory sealed package and not exposed to heat.
NOVELTY CANDY - Most novelties candies are nothing more than candy such as bubble gum or dextrose encased in a plastic outer shell. The life span of most novelty candies is six (6) to eight ( months and depends on the type of candy chosen.
UNWRAPPED BULK CANDY - Most unwrapped bulk candies remains fresh for five (5) to six (6) months, however, certain items such as Candy Roll Wafers, Runts,Rock Candy Strings and Candy Blocks will last longer due to their consistency.
Candies such as Good & Plenty, Licorice, Mexican Hats or Red Dollars tend to taste better when fresh and we suggest that you store them for no longer than two (2) months.
Chocolate candies such as Bridge Mix, Chocolate Pretzels, Double Dipped Chocolate Peanuts or Malted Milk Balls tend to have a shorter shelf life and this applies to any candy that has peanuts as one of the ingredients,
WRAPPED BULK CANDY - Most wrapped bulk candy remains fresh for five (5) to six (six) months especially if it is a hard candy such as a Butterscotch Disk, Starlight Mint or Root Beer Barrel.
Softer candies such as Caramel Creams or Brach's Royals have a shorter shelf life due to their consistency.
Certain candies such as Anise Squares, Brach's Ice Blue Mints, Jolly Ranchers or Sour Balls have a much longer shelf life and are ideal for long term use.
We have a rather large critter in our attic, too. Can I ask how much your rat guy charged to come to your house?
I had mice in a previous apartment....my cats caught them and I threw them out the 3rd story windown. This was before I had a "big strong man" around. He caught them and WALKED them down the 3 flights of stairs and let them go outside. Not a huge deal...dilute some clorox and wipe off those ornaments!
PS Do you want to revise your "Things About Me regarding a soft spot for all animals?
Ooo, we had a mice infestation in the kitchen you thought so gorgeous - they were coming in from the garage and literally popping up from the under the wood floor which was laid on skreeds and they'd come up through the knots in the "rustic oak flooring". And I had been gone up to Keller for several weeks. After weeks of those horrible sticky pads my pest control company insisted on (AND having Shelby, our schnauzer, get stuck in one spreading sticky gel all over my persian rugs - then Kennedy stepped on one and panicked - that was not a good day), someone suggested those plug in things you buy at Lowe's or Home Depot. They give off some sound that drives "em" off and it WORKS!! I put them in the three rooms affected (after souring my mouse-poop laden pantry and throwing out all the food that was either pooped/wet upon or chewed on or both - ughhhhh, puke and go bleach myself!), I've not seen a single mouse in the house. We still have the sticky pads just inside the garage doors and get a few trying to come in from outside that way. But the electronic thingies have worked for the past 18 months.
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