In the condo complex where I used to live, I met a guy from the building next door who had just moved in with his family. He was only staying three or four months while his house was being cleaned. It seems he called in Terminix to rid his home of insects, but the Terminix guys (or gals-he didn't specify) sprayed their stuff into his ventilation system, thus contaminating his furniture, carpets, and pets.

Lawyers were called, threats were made, and now he's waiting while his house is decontaminated not only to his specs, but to his insurance companies'-homeowners and health.

Since then, I've bought a house, which means that, like that guy next door, bugs are my problem. And as it is now football season (Go Giants!) it is also ladybug season here in Greater Cincinnati. (Your infestation may vary.)

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