The advice thread for random problems #7

[Kim Mild]

Did anyone else get a Our Future Health letter through the post about some study they are doing? If you did, are you going to sign up to do it ?

 

[Ivegone]

Toothpaste

Does it sting though I'm a wimp

 

[Serene Serena]

Someone near me has a sign on their drive saying "No dog fowling" and apart from the typo - I have chickens and I don't want dogs anywhere near them - it works. I would go for that option rather than expensive lion poo.

 

[Mamacita]

Can you use those little round poison traps? We had ants in our old house in the kitchen and I put them under the cupboards, behind the plinths and within a day or 2 the problem was gone. We have dogs and they couldnt get to them there. I did put one by the back door too and just made sure I watched them outside - they didnt bother with it

I saw a post yesterday for the garden but sure it can be used inside, a spray bottle 50% white vinegar and 50% water keeps ants, bugs and cats away. Ive trialled it around the raised beds today. Could be worth a try along skirting boards?

Are these the ones with poison they take back to their nest? Do you have a brand to recommend?

Thanks will have to try vinegar!

 

[Candytuft]

Is that what they said? I live on the 1st floor

Yes, it was in the terms of delivery. I'm sure. They might have changed the rules I guess.
I could be wrong of course. I will try ao.com this week when the bins have been emptied. It's full of my food and more to put in.

 

[cowtastrophe]

I'm not going to be reporting the weed smoking. I know from experience of repeatedly reporting drug dealing that the police don't give a toss. Besides, I genuinely don't want to fall out with my neighbours, I just think she's being a bit unreasonable.