If you've been reading a while you may know I moved recently to the woods and have a critter problem. Not raccoons and deer like I expected, but ginormous spiders and snakes which terrify me. On Facebook you may have even seen some of the source of my nightmares. The house came with some bricks and building materials around the house and in the driveway creating the perfect habitat. We finally were able to take a weekend to clean it all up, and fortunately we were cautious because we uncovered a nest of 8 copperheads plus 2 black widow spiders! This has to be a record of some sort, right?
I've got peppermint oil sprinkled everywhere plus New River Pest Control on speed dial, but I'm still walking around with a stick and am afraid of my own shadow. Joe feels confident all critters are gone, and my fingers are crossed he is right we can go back to enjoying the bunnies and the gopher. If this house does not toughen me up, nothing will!
This week inside NRV Macaroni Kid:
- Enter to win 4 tickets to see The Three Feathers at VT
- Take a quiz and you could win $529 from Virginia529 Plans
- It's Sinkland Farms Opening Weekend! Use that coupon we emailed you on 9/15: Just $25 covers everything for a family of 4.
- New River Valley Pediatrics remind you It's Flu Shot Season
- Local events, our Business Directory
- Plan Ahead: First Friday Art Walk & Scavenger Hunt and VA Science Festival
- A simple craft and kid friendly recipe plus research study opportunities at VT
- Nature Box delivers snacks to the door
- Kids Eat Free Listings and more.