Oops! Too late! They are here. That's what Mike Baird writes in today's Caller Times. He claims area exterminators have already been at war with the little apple-seed sized blood suckers. It seems that DDT exterminated them out of existence after World War II. It also put other things out, or near out of existence.
Bill Schroeder, the Coastal Bend chapter director for Texas Pest Control Association , claims they are already here and biting. There is good news for us. They seem to be concentrated in "high-end" hotels that receive a lot of foreign guests. Since our stays are usually in an Indian-Owned motel where few foreigners stay, we may make it a bit longer.
Lest we become overly confident they won't strike us, the article says they are being treated in "homes, school dorms, and shelters." They latch on to suitcases, clothing bags, carryalls, boxes and shoes. Since we just brought all of these items from a Motel in San Marcos, there is a real possibility they have invaded our premises.
Thought I would help make this Tuesday a darker day for you and tone down your celebration of the Cowboys owner's move to rescue the Cowboys and put them in the Super Bowl. If you believe that I have half-interest to sell you in a diamond mine I own in Tivoli.
