It's The Little Things...

I...have a gnat infestation.
Do not question my gnat infestation, I am an extremely clean (say neurotic) house keeper.
I "Rainbow" at least, at LEAST once a week, mop with that Mexican Pine sol crap every other day...
Yet these gnats, OH, these gnats have caused the loss of much serenity.
In the beginning, I thought they were termites.
They are not termites dear reader, they are gnats, the ones with the silent "G".
I actually...hold your lunch, found one in my ear. (did I write that?)

I got a close-up of it...

Holy mother of all things winged and flying, what, what I ask will make these creatures leave?
I have sprayed chemicals powerful enough to make Mer grow a sixth toe, yet still they come...from WHERE?
I simply cannot take much more of this gnatty business in my home. I am utterly terrified of my garage. The creatures residing there are far more aggressive than any gnat. I...am a weenie.
An insectual weenie...

Which brings me to Mer's attempt at Cub Scout Twilight camp this week, where I'm certain he'll become infected with West Nile, poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac...have 3rd degree sun burns because I wont be there to slather him repeatedly with sun block and insect repellent containing 75% DEET (enough to grow a seventh toe).

I, the eco-mama, have resorted to chemical assistance in an entirely different direction...my head hangs low,

(low enough to observe gnat carcasses under my desk.)

Comments

[Larry]

Lisa, do you have any new indoor house plants? The gnats live in the potting soil. I knew a guy, who died after surgery from gnats. They were in the ivy someone sent him. Infection killed him soon after. btw you seem to be getting more beautiful, smile.

[Chris]

Hmmm...I'm puzzled and can't think of anything why you have them...Makes you wanna wish for fall or winter again, huh?