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( an ongoing (?) experiment in posting frequent small chunks )

Hymenoptera, etc

The ants we are trying to handle with non-toxic measures (cinnamon and vinegar, so far, diatomaceous earth once we find some). The ants are a nuisance, but not a hazard; at least as far as we know, they are not going to boil up out of the earth in a black geyser and carry off the kids, or something. They mostly seem interested in crumbs.

The wasps, on the other hand, I am going to contract some professional killers to take out. Wasps, hornets, yellowjackets? Something building papery nests between our decorative shutters and the outside wall of the house. Can't easily tell just how much is in there (although multiple shutters look suspicious around the edges), don't really want to be the person who finds out.

Am encouraged by (what looks like at least) the success of having a professional remove the poison ivy from the backyard. I mean, I guess we'll see if it comes back, but at least it's gone for now!

The opossum didn't seem to be doing anything but being adorable, and we have no plans to harass it at all.

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If nothing else, this is actually good practice at writing in short bursts...

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