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livingdustmops · 06-13-2010, 07:18 PM

Holy Poop!!!! Nasty little critters...I always worried about the dogs in the yard but I never saw one in the house...and now this...Whoa...So glad everyone is doing okay...

Sookie · 06-13-2010, 07:24 PM

I'm glad your DH is doing better - I'm sure it was scary for both of you. My best to you and your hubby.

megansmomma · 06-13-2010, 07:36 PM

I think you will be fine next weekend BUT THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND! :EEK: You got it the full moon!!!

Maximo · 06-13-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

We don't have scorpions out here, but do have rattle snakes, coyotes and hawks.....

The Lavender I'd heard of from people that have lived in the south of france.

I'm sure that it is why the French practice is featured in the movie. The English characters, not knowing, throw away the "dead" lavender they find on the window sills and the scorpions start moving into the villa.

I wish I had known about the lavender when I lived in AZ. My mother sat down next to one at Sunday brunch at a Phoenix hotel once, lol.

kalina82 · 06-13-2010, 07:54 PM

OMG Ann, i'm so glad your hubby is going to be ok. that is so scary. I thank god i live in a place where i don't have to worry about killer bugs. i am terrified of creepy crawly things and would probably have a heart attack if i saw anything like that in my house.

Judy in Waco · 06-13-2010, 08:12 PM

Yikes!!

I almost hate to ask, but if a scorpion will do that to an adult male, what would it do to a yorkie??

Kandi and Gizmo like to chase any bug that manages to get into the house. They really like June bugs and I have to be really vigilant during that season.

TammyJM · 06-13-2010, 08:25 PM

Ann~

I am so glad that Tony is doing so much better now...what a huge scare!!

Tell him that we are thinkin' of him and hope that he is back to his healthy self soon!

Tam

TammyJM · 06-13-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Yikes!!

I almost hate to ask, but if a scorpion will do that to an adult male, what would it do to a yorkie

Robin Lodal · 06-13-2010, 08:59 PM

Oh my stars... my heart was racing and I was short of breath just reading your post! I canNOT even begin to imagine the anxiety I would be feeling if I were in your shoes! You seem like you were so calm and collected! I am so glad there aren't scorpions in KY... I just canNOT even imagine! I think I would be totally paranoid and afraid to even walk around in my house after something like that happened. But I get scared really easily and I don't do anything daring at all lol but just thinking about it gives me anxiety.

I am so glad that your hubby is healing. (((hugs))) You are such a wonderful wifey!

cj125 · 06-13-2010, 09:17 PM

Happy to hear that your hubby is doing better. Hoping next weekend is "uneventful" for you!

I guess I should be happy with just having to deal with Black Widows. At least they know that they can't come in the house - they have to stay outside!

Amazing Yorkies · 06-13-2010, 09:28 PM

WOW! How frightening! I'm glad all is well, and that you all made it to Sunday!

107barney · 06-13-2010, 09:51 PM

OMG, that is so scary! I like the idea of lavender around the house. It might be a good idea to spritz the hubby with lavender water too just for a little extra insurance. The house and hubby will smell good (an added bonus!).

I'm glad Marcel and Tony are on the mend.
Hugs!

MauiGirl · 06-13-2010, 11:11 PM

Thank God your hubby is ok, gosh what a scare!

I lived in Arizona for years, saw scorpions occasionally and have even seen a few in Maui, but I've never heard of anyone having such a terrible reaction to a bite.

I hope next Saturday is soooooo uneventful and boring at your house, that you will just have to sit around and play with pups and take videos to help pass the time. Gosh Ann, you must not have one drop of adrenalin left after the last 2 emergencies.

ryorkies · 06-14-2010, 02:12 AM

Anne, what a scare and I was so relieved to read the rest of your post. I have only spent a short time in Arizona and had no idea that scorpions could be such a threat ... especially in ones home.

I quoted the post below because, this is why I appreciate Yorkie Talk so very much. Our members are just a wealth of information and although I never this about Lavender ..... I do now. Thank you !

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

Anne, So glad that your hubby is doing better.

It is my understanding that Scorpions are a problem in the south of France and they use Lavender as a natural repellent. Cut lavender on window sills and thresholds. Lavender oil and soaps in dark areas. Since they are low to the ground and sensitive to moisture loss, a black light when hunting them down in your house. Once a nest has been established and they've multiplied a professional is needed. It seems that may be necessary anyway to do away from their food source; other insects...do away with insects they leave.

Reese1 · 06-14-2010, 03:13 AM

Ok Ann, you have had enough excitement for this week!
I'm glad your husband is ok, how scary!
I hate bugs, I would be terrified of scorpions, ugh!
I think you have earned a quiet, peaceful week!

06-13-2010, 07:18 PM	#31
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Holy Poop!!!! Nasty little critters...I always worried about the dogs in the yard but I never saw one in the house...and now this...Whoa...So glad everyone is doing okay... __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

06-13-2010, 07:24 PM	#32
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	I'm glad your DH is doing better - I'm sure it was scary for both of you. My best to you and your hubby. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

06-13-2010, 07:36 PM	#33
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I think you will be fine next weekend BUT THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND! :EEK: You got it the full moon!!! __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

06-13-2010, 07:54 PM	#35
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	OMG Ann, i'm so glad your hubby is going to be ok. that is so scary. I thank god i live in a place where i don't have to worry about killer bugs. i am terrified of creepy crawly things and would probably have a heart attack if i saw anything like that in my house. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

06-13-2010, 08:12 PM	#36
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Yikes!! I almost hate to ask, but if a scorpion will do that to an adult male, what would it do to a yorkie?? Kandi and Gizmo like to chase any bug that manages to get into the house. They really like June bugs and I have to be really vigilant during that season. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

06-13-2010, 08:25 PM	#37
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	Ann~ I am so glad that Tony is doing so much better now...what a huge scare!! Tell him that we are thinkin' of him and hope that he is back to his healthy self soon! Tam

06-13-2010, 08:59 PM	#39
Robin Lodal ♥ Love My Furbabies ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East of the Mississippi River! ;) Posts: 2,183	Oh my stars... my heart was racing and I was short of breath just reading your post! I canNOT even begin to imagine the anxiety I would be feeling if I were in your shoes! You seem like you were so calm and collected! I am so glad there aren't scorpions in KY... I just canNOT even imagine! I think I would be totally paranoid and afraid to even walk around in my house after something like that happened. But I get scared really easily and I don't do anything daring at all lol but just thinking about it gives me anxiety. I am so glad that your hubby is healing. (((hugs))) You are such a wonderful wifey! __________________ ~ Robin ,Max, Molly, Dozer& kitties, Toby & Lucy RIP - Ginger, Abby, Conway, &Simon

06-13-2010, 09:17 PM	#40
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	Happy to hear that your hubby is doing better. Hoping next weekend is "uneventful" for you! I guess I should be happy with just having to deal with Black Widows. At least they know that they can't come in the house - they have to stay outside! __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe

06-13-2010, 09:28 PM	#41
Amazing Yorkies YT Featured Breeder Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,552	WOW! How frightening! I'm glad all is well, and that you all made it to Sunday! __________________ Deb Sillers 816-261-8734 Cell ~ www.Amazingyorkies.com ~

06-13-2010, 09:51 PM	#42
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	OMG, that is so scary! I like the idea of lavender around the house. It might be a good idea to spritz the hubby with lavender water too just for a little extra insurance. The house and hubby will smell good (an added bonus!). I'm glad Marcel and Tony are on the mend. Hugs! __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

06-13-2010, 11:11 PM	#43
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Thank God your hubby is ok, gosh what a scare! I lived in Arizona for years, saw scorpions occasionally and have even seen a few in Maui, but I've never heard of anyone having such a terrible reaction to a bite. I hope next Saturday is soooooo uneventful and boring at your house, that you will just have to sit around and play with pups and take videos to help pass the time. Gosh Ann, you must not have one drop of adrenalin left after the last 2 emergencies. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

06-14-2010, 03:13 AM	#45
Reese1 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,304	Ok Ann, you have had enough excitement for this week! I'm glad your husband is ok, how scary! I hate bugs, I would be terrified of scorpions, ugh! I think you have earned a quiet, peaceful week! __________________ Crosley Wrigley Camden