It’s so hot even the crickets have taken residence over our home. I’ve been giving some thought on whether or not to spray the perimeter and interior of my house to get rid of these crickets, with a 4 month old to contend with. I really don’t want to use chemicals, but it is our last resort. Living in the desert, I realized its either scorpions, crickets, or sewer roaches. Who knows what other mysterious desert reptiles and insects might be coming out of the woodwork. I’m sure they come out and party once I’m asleep.

People have told me there has to be cracks somewhere in our home. Our house is only 2 years old and built by a reputable firm. It’s not so much as the lack of craftmanship of these homes; it’s just that they don’t make homes like they used to anymore. The 50 year old house that I used to own in California was built stronger than the one I’m living in. No pests too. As I sit here typing these words, I hear the wind blowing against the north side of my house. The wall for some reason has a weird rattling sound like it is about to crumble to the floor any minute.

Does anyone know of a safer solution to my pest control problem?