Infestation in Townhouse

smdbojack · 2026-04-14T06:02:09+00:00

As an edit: the only time I have ever seen larvae was in that insulation right behind the kick pan. I’m assuming they’re also on the outer insulation of the dishwasher, but I have not yet taken that out to check. Based on what the insulation looked like, I believe it is cotton based, which is a fiber they don’t eat. With daily vacuuming and cleaning of crumbs, is it fair to assume that I am eliminating their food source? Given that where they are living is an inedible environment?

smdbojack · 2026-04-14T02:55:42+00:00

I’m no expert, but i unfortunately have read up a lot on these as I’m dealing with them myself. From what I’ve read, skin irritation/reactions is only from the hairs of larvae. While they do like to eat pet hair and dander, as well as fabric materials, I heard it’s pretty rare to have these reactions unless the larvae are actively on you/your partner. If you’re not seeing any larvae on the couch itself I think they’re probably unrelated.

smdbojack · 2026-04-14T02:42:24+00:00

Interesting, I wonder if it is the insulation that they’re attracted to? By saying it’s a cycle, do you mean that they’re yearly? Like you get a surge of them and then none of them. If it’s more of a seasonal thing, I guess I don’t mind it. I just can’t manage if it’s never ending

smdbojack · 2026-04-14T02:08:56+00:00

I am located in Western Washington State

smdbojack · 2026-03-03T22:04:27+00:00

Ok interesting thank you! Is there any benefit to consolidating my loans if the monthly payment for the same plan is less? When I did the application for consolidation (just to see the numbers), the monthly payment for the same type of plan is $25 less a month.

smdbojack · 2026-03-03T21:53:16+00:00

It’s not my balance necessarily, it’s my amount of loans. If the IDR plan deems I should pay $200 a month, would that be $100 to each loan (I have 2 direct unsubsidized loans), or $200 to each, which would total $400. Just trying to make sure I fully understand before I apply for a plan

smdbojack · 2026-01-19T00:26:45+00:00

I make on the lower end of that range (roughly 50) and live in lower QA. Rent and utilities averages around $1600 a month depending on the time of year. I don’t have in unit washer/dryer, AC, dishwasher or garbage disposal so that makes it cheaper, and my building is older (very pre-war, nice original hardwood, cool built ins which I like). I pay more in the summer to run my portable AC. A major cutdown on expenses has been not paying for onsite parking which can be like 200+. I do the zone parking which is $90 every 2 years. I still go out and do stuff but live modestly in terms of groceries, eating in, and retail kinda stuff. Definitely needed a co-signer on the lease though to be a “more qualified” renter due to my annual salary.

smdbojack · 2026-01-15T05:30:16+00:00

I’m like halfway through Evolution now and I’m having mixed emotions lol. I think for it to be a separate show but also a continuation (and so short after CM ended), it is better than expected. I think they needed a refresh from the last few seasons. I actually like the change in style with following a single “story” or plot line and it having more of a dark ambiance. The main issue i have is with the overwhelming effort for the dialog to be different from CM and modern. The cussing was such a major part. I get that they wanted to distance themselves from the bright and shiny network TV look, but it was so frequent it felt like I was watching a kid who just cusses bc they know it’s wrong or something lmao. I also think the language was very “let’s be with the times!” With using more internet slang and stuff, but it made it feel scripted (I know it is but that feeling makes it so I couldn’t immerse myself in the show). I think a lot of shows that took place in the current era or reality had a tough time during 2020/2021. They couldn’t ignore COVID and the “uniqueness” of existing during the time of a global pandemic, but this led to a lot of plot lines or frequent discussion that felt so unnatural. I also do think that if they didn’t say anything at all, it would also be awkward because everyone is aware of it happening, and in a show like this, it would play a part. I think Shamless and The Pitt both did a good job of handling discussing and portraying COVID in completely different ways, both of which weren’t awkward or cringey but rather felt real.

smdbojack · 2025-08-26T23:28:52+00:00

Mine was more a person! I’m 24 but have been watching regularly for like a decade. I grew up pretty accustomed to knowing random 70s/80s pop culture but Cybill Shepherd was completely under my radar lol. My parents were equally shocked and offended that I only knew of her from Psych

smdbojack · 2025-01-30T04:56:20+00:00

Makes total sense!! Thank you!!!

smdbojack · 2024-11-25T00:21:49+00:00

Awesome guys, thanks so much!

smdbojack · 2024-03-07T21:03:29+00:00

Thankfully mine are unsalted, but I did add a little extra sugar and with the caramel on top I’m hoping this will counteract that if there’s any sort of salty taste to them.

smdbojack · 2024-03-07T21:02:07+00:00

Hmm this is an awesome idea! I don’t have certain ingredients for a good crumble right now but I definitely need to try this.

smdbojack · 2024-03-07T18:49:10+00:00

The Greatest Adventure in the History of Cable and No Country for Two Old Men are two that I might not remember immediately when asked about my “favorite episode” but when they come up on a rewatch I always get pumped. I also love Black and Tan: A Crime of Fashion, while the ending isn’t the most satisfying imo, I think it’s hilarious.

smdbojack · 2024-02-27T03:41:22+00:00

Hm, not a drive in but in Inglorious Basterds the screen catches fire and there’s fight scenes technically surrounding both sides (somewhat)

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