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mondaymelon · 1 year
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eksvaized · 5 months
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Part Twenty One [ Previous 〡 Next ] ︱AO3 ︱Wattpad ︱ taglist: @kingsprettyangel, @simonsslvt, @herwristsarehercanvas, @the-faceless-bride, @ghostieslove, @bbypionaa if you want to be added - let me know!
Gently, you slide your fingertip across the cold, smooth rim of the glass that is cradled in your hand. A wave of dizziness washes over you, making your head feel like it’s filled with cotton, and every time you dare to look around, the room seems to sway and spin in a disorienting dance. The film playing in the background has long been forgotten, although it continues to flicker on the screen, casting shadows and bathing the room in a pale yellow glow; the only other source of light is the warm, soft glow of the bedside lamp that Simon had switched on earlier.
When you summon the courage to shift your gaze towards Simon, you find his eyes already tethered to your form, his eyes seemingly glued to your hunched frame.
“What?” You blurt out, your words slurred slightly as you tilt your head, your eyes narrowing in an attempt to focus on him and push away the dizzying sensation clouding your thoughts.
“Nothing,” he replies, his voice an inaudible murmur in the quiet room, as his tongue glides subtly over his bottom lip in a gesture that seems almost unconscious.
You roll your eyes and Simon looks away, shifting his attention back to the screen. Yet, you can’t shake off the feeling that he isn’t really paying attention to the film at all, his mind seemingly elsewhere.
As you lay there, you feel your body sinking into the mattress like a stone in a pond, molding into the grooves of the mattress beneath you. A long, weary sigh escapes your lips. Slowly, your eyelids grow heavy. Inside your mind, tucked away in some obscure corner, there’s a persistent, nagging voice. It’s barely a whisper, but it’s there, incessantly buzzing like a tiny mosquito. Yet, you make a conscious effort to ignore it. You try not to listen to its repeated warnings, telling you that you shouldn’t be letting your guard down, that you should stop drinking, that you should inch closer to the edge of the bed and put as much distance as you possibly can between you and Simon. However, when your fingers venture out and lightly brush across the landscape of his arm and he doesn’t flinch or pull away, you continue tracing invisible lines over his warm skin.
The glass cradled in your hand begins to feel like a leaden weight, and so, with a muted sigh, you place it on your belly. Your fingertips trace up Simon’s forearm, feeling the firm muscles. When you reach the peak of his biceps, your fingers start fiddling absently with the hem of his shirt. The fabric is black. You wonder why he never wears colour. The question keeps circling your mind like a vulture over a deserted field, but you never say it loud. Even in your current drunken stupor, some sober part of your brain, buried deep inside, realizes that no matter how much you want to verbalize your thoughts, it would be wise to keep your lips sealed. Especially after your last outburst when you launched into a rant about how Simon was falling asleep on you, accusing him of being incredibly rude because he was the one who wanted to drink and spend the evening with you.
He still would look handsome in dark blue, you think.
Your head slumps to the side and your cheeks get squished on your shoulder. A moment passes before your eyes close and you fall asleep. But you don’t realise that or that you are snoring lightly, your lips parted. Your hand, still loosely holding onto a half-empty glass of liquor, hangs limply by your side. It isn’t until an unfamiliar touch tries to pry the glass away that you stir from your slumber. Your body reacts instinctively, jerking upwards in surprise, causing the remaining amber liquid to slosh out of the glass. The potent scent of the alcohol permeates the air as it stains your shirt, creating a dark, wet spot that rapidly grows in size. A groan of irritation escapes your lips as you glance down at the mess on your shirt.
Slowly lifting your gaze, your eyes meet Simon’s, finding his face shockingly close to yours. His unexpected proximity startles you, causing you to recoil involuntarily. You move back until your back hits the sturdy headboard.
“You need to change,” he says and you nod, the thought of sleeping in a dirty, alcohol-soaked shirt making you nauseous.
With a quick movement, Simon places the now-empty glass on the bedside table. Rising from his spot, he moves towards the wardrobe, his steps slow but steady. He rummages around inside, moving hangers and rustling fabric until he finds what he’s looking for. He pulls out a fresh shirt, the fabric soft and clean, and tosses it in your direction. Your reflexes are slow, dulled by the alcohol and fatigue, and the shirt lands beside you, almost as if mocking your current state.
When you attempt to grab it, your body wobbles unsteadily in the bed. The room spins around you, causing you to tumble onto your side. A defeated sigh escapes your lips as you roll onto your back, frustration washing over you like a wave.
“I can’t,” you say, your words muffled by the impending sleep that threatens to claim you. The very thought of changing your shirt seems like an insurmountable task. Your body and limbs refuse to cooperate. It feels as if your head is spinning ceaselessly, and the world around you is a blur.
Without missing a beat, Simon says, “I’ll help.” Before you have a chance to protest or insist that he leaves you alone - all you want to do is lay down and close your eyes - he gently takes your hands and pulls you into a sitting position. His actions are considerate, slow and careful, as if he’s handling something fragile, as if you were made of glass.
You dare to open the eyes. Thankfully, your bedroom is barely lit. Standing by your side, Simon remains idle for a moment before pulling the shirt over your head and tossing it on the ground. The warm air hits your bare skin. Usually, you would immediately wrap your arms around your chest, or try to turn around to limit how much Simon’s prying eyes are allowed to see, even though there is nothing left to hide. However, since you are drunk, you just sit calmly, your heavy-lidded eyes meeting his.
His touch feels nice, and you find yourself leaning into it, craving more of the warmth it brings. “Sit still,” Simon mumbles, his voice breaking the silence as you unconsciously continue swaying from side to side, not allowing him to dress you up.
“I am sitting still!” You retort, the words slipping out of your mouth in a slurred speech. You roll your eyes in faux annoyance, which only makes him shake his head and sigh. Despite his apparent exasperation, there’s a hint of amusement in his reaction as a soft chuckle rumbles in his chest and slips past his parted lips.
After numerous attempts, he finally succeeds in pulling the shirt over your head. The moment he manages to do so, he gently nudges you—it’s a silent command for you to lie down. You comply, allowing him to pull the covers up and over your body. As he does so, he takes the time to gently push the loose strands of hair that had fallen into your eyes, tucking them behind your ear.
A smile forms on your lips. It causes Simon to freeze where he stands. He knows you are drunk, and that you are really not acting like yourself. But he can’t ignore the fact that you’ve never smiled at him in that way before. More than that, the way you’re looking at him now is completely different: your eyes are filled with warmth and genuine a fondness, that he’s never seen before. The sight of you just looking at him and smiling leaves him momentarily breathless, as though he’s been plunged into the deep end of a pool..
“What’s wrong?” You can’t help but let a small pout form on your lips when Simon continues his silence. You wait for his reply, but even after your question, he doesn’t utter a single word.
His gaze, intense and unreadable, remains locked onto yours. The moment seems to stretch on forever, the silence only broken by the soft breathing of both of you. The lingering eye contact stirs a palpable tension in the room, creating an electric charge that crackles in the air. Then, shattering the quiet like a dropped glass, Simon leans down and presses a light, fleeting kiss on your forehead. The action is so subtle, so gentle, that you think you may have imagined it.
He murmurs, “Goodnight.”
As Simon attempts to pull away, you make a split-second decision. You reach out, your fingers wrapping around the collar of his black shirt. Before he can create any distance, you tug him back towards you. Taken by surprise, he almost topples on top of you. But his reflexes are quick. Just before you get squished beneath his weight, he plants his hands on either side of your frame, effectively suspending himself above you.
However, even in this precarious situation, you refuse to let him go. Your fingers clutch the fabric tightly, as if it’s your only lifeline. Then, slowly, almost in slow motion, you raise your head, closing the small distance between you two. Your heart beats wildly in your chest as your lips meet his in a soft kiss.
You and Simon have never kissed. You refused to allow him to do that because he has taken so much from you already without ever asking for permission. But now, things are different. As he slowly lowers himself onto you, his body weight gently pressing into you, you find yourself unconsciously tilting your head to the side. His lips, when they finally meet yours, are surprisingly soft. The scent of his perfume, deeply soaked into his shirt, fills your senses, intoxicating you more than the kiss itself.
His hands, tentative at first, begin to explore, trailing down your sides until they find a resting place on your hips. He gives them a light squeeze—a simple action that sends a jolt of electricity down your spine. You draw back for a second, inhaling deeply to steady your racing heart.
Maybe it’s the alcohol coursing through your veins, making your heart pound faster and your head spin. Or maybe it’s just been so long since you genuinely wanted to kiss someone that the sensation feels both foreign and exciting. But whatever the reason, you give in to the moment, surrendering to the gentle touch of Simon’s lips as they trail a tantalizing path from the corner of your mouth, across your jawline, and all the way down the curve of your neck.
The kiss would have continued, had you not made the inadvertent mistake of opening your eyes and breaking the moment. An intense wave of dizziness washes over you, completely overwhelming and overpowering your senses. The room, a swirling vortex of formless shapes and colors, spins with the disorienting speed, like a carousel out of control. You can feel the acrid, bitter taste of bile rising up your throat.
In panic, you press your hands against Simon’s firm chest, shoving him to the side. He falls onto the mattress beside you. A look of surprise and concern is etched on his face. You scramble out of the bed in haste, clasping a hand over your mouth to suppress the strong feeling of impending sickness. Without bothering to turn on any lights, you race out of the bedroom, your frantic footsteps echoing down the hallway.
Barely making it to the bathroom, you collapse on your knees. The impact against the cold, hard tiles makes you wince in pain.
The night ends with you hunched over the toilet, vomiting your guts out.
Simon eventually finds his way to you, but you are so lost in your own discomfort that you don’t even notice his arrival until he gently scoops up your hair and holds it out of the way for you.
When you eventually find the strength to return to the bedroom, you look ghostly pale and utterly exhausted. Simon offers you a tablet and a glass of cold water before tucking you into the bed.
As he’s about to turn off the bedside lamp, casting the room into darkness, you muster the strength to weakly raise your arm. Your fingers wrap around his wrist in a silent plea. He looks down at you, his eyes filled with concern and a hint of a question. Your voice is barely above a whisper and roughened by fatigue when you say, “Stay.”
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acapellafics · 11 months
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Second place medal
I'm steadily infecting my friends YouTube feed with dsmp content and he heard the famous 'Hitting on 16' audio and all I could see was Mysterion and the Raccoon so I threw a one shot together of the boys as teens.
Another quiet night of patrolling South Park with select members of the Freedom Pals, Mysterion had recently branched off from Raccoon and friends with a few other heroes that were getting sick of his favoritism.
Tonight Mysterion was hopping from rooftop to rooftop as usual listening for Chaos or even civilian criminals, sure enough he stopped a few of Chaos' minions from dumping 'lava' in front of businesses and homes.
Feeling the phone Tupperware gave him buzz against his thigh made the vigilante duck into the shadows to answer the text, he groaned seeing that it was from the Raccoon.
'We need to talk Kenny' of course he wouldn't care about identities because to the others they were just pretending,
'You can pick the location but it has to be tonight 🦝'
Mysterion rolled his eyes checking his surroundings, his legs had carried him to the rooftop of city hall as usual. He'd done his normal parameter check and then wove through the sleepy town stopping Chaos minions as he went, he decided he could spare a few minutes.
'Fine Raccoon'
'Meet me in the alley that leads to Raisins in 5 minutes' he put his cell away and braced his legs before using trees and rooftops to return to Main Street where he waited perched on a street lamp for the portly 'Superhero' to meet him at their rendezvous point.
"Stupid Kenny making me come to this shithole alley" The Raccoon grumbled as he approached the designated rendezvous point failing to notice the vigilante on his perch,
"I'm here, come on out so we can talk!" He called out, arms crossed.
Mysterion rolled his eyes hopping down as lithe as ever watching the other boy jump hearing his combat boots hit the sidewalk,
"A serious hero would have checked their surroundings before entering a dark alley" he reprimanded his old 'leader' as he entered the alley looking down at the shorter boy.
"I'm totally a serious hero Kenny" the Raccoon growled out, the vigilante's expression made him take at least half a step back and his tail slid between his legs.
"If you were as serious as you say you are you wouldn't throw around my identity like it means nothing" Mysterion growled looming over the Raccoon watching him cower back a little,
"You'd treat me like an equal not an underling"
"I didn't treat you like an underling Ke-Mysterion" the Raccoon hissed his ears pointing back,
"I'm the leader of Raccoon and friends. I seriously treated you all fair, you're just butthurt you didn't have as many movies or shows as some of the others but it has to be that way" he argued defensively.
"You treated everyone like they're below you, you know that my powers are real and you act like it's just a fucking game but it's not" Mysterion growled out feeling his cape angrily billow in the wind,
"You talk down to all of us and throw slurs at Human Kite on the daily. Do you know why he decided to stay with your group?" He asked.
"Because he knows the Freedom Pals is fucking lame" the Raccoon stated smugly crossing his arms,
"And our franchise plan makes way better sense" he smirked.
"No it's because of a very specific phrase I drilled into him before you chased half of us out" Mysterion growled lowly not fond of hearing the Raccoon shit talk his new team,
"Keep your friends close…and your enemies closer he's not stupid and knows exactly the kind of bullshit you'd pull if he left, he could have joined us and left you with just Fast pass, Mosquito, Captain Diabetes, and Super Craig but he knew damn well you'd personally make his life Hell so he stayed" he knew he was right and so did the Raccoon but he sure as Hell didn't want to admit it.
"God damn it Kenny! This is just a fucking game!" The Raccoon's shout reverberated around the cluttered alley,
"Come on you poor piece of crap! Do you want your share of the money from the franchise or not?! God! Kenny you forget yourself, you're not a hero, you're just some poor kid from the ghetto" his rage at being abandoned by his best friend boiled over and he lightly jabbed the vigilante's chest with a clawed finger.
Mysterion glared daggers at the fat boy in the Raccoon costume and smacked his hand away with a fast flick of his wrist listening to the plastic claws fall off and click on the sidewalk, he watched surprise flash through heterochromic eyes as the Raccoon backed away from him.
"Oh yeah 'Kenny you forget yourself'" Mysterion dropped the lower voice using a higher pitch to mock the Raccoon,
"Eric you forget where you stand next to me, you are in my shadow act like it." He loomed over the quivering 'hero' as he stepped around him getting ready to head back to the freedom pals school for the gifted and talented,
"Maybe it's no coincidence that every single idea you've had has failed under your guidance, you're a walking second place medal." A thick silence enveloped the two before Mysterion continued back to report his patrol findings.
The Raccoon stood there shocked to his very core as Mysterion's words sank in and cut him deeper than any weapon,
'You're a walking second place medal.' Mysterion's voice bounced around his mind as he trudged home not even acknowledging his mom's greeting as he went to his room changing mindlessly into his pajamas and crawling into bed.
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dryas-glacialis · 1 year
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all flies are part of the order Diptera, which, alongside the commonly recognised Muscidae, also includes families like mosquitoes (Culicidae) and the flightless parasitic keds (Hippoboscidae), as well as nearly 190 other families. around 125,000 species within Diptera have been formally described, but estimates say there are as many as a million species worldwide. a Quoran’s calculations based on available data say there are around 136,000,000,000,000,000 individual flies on earth—those are quadrillions, by the way. 
houseflies, Musca domestica, live everywhere that humans do, including the arctic. female individuals of the species are typically larger in size than their male counterparts, and their eyes are further apart, while in male flies they nearly touch. aside from the well-known and recognised compound eyes of a fly, most fly species, including the housefly, have three ocelli, “simple eyes”, on the top of their head, which detect motion and light. flies perceive time differently than humans and see things in slow motion, about four times slower than us, and they can calculate the speed and trajectory of the approaching object, helping them escape—to capture them, you need cunning. in comparison, a turtle, for example, sees things twice the speed of humans. this has to do with the flicker fusion treshold of each species. 
flies have only one pair of wings (as do all dipterans; the name of the order is derived from the Greek δι-, ‘two’, and πτερόν, ‘wing’—two wings)—their hindwings have evolved into halteres, little balancing organs that help them sense their movements and maneuver in the air. 
the taste receptors of flies are located in their feet, allowing them to taste food by walking on it and make sure it’s safe to eat. this is also why they clean their feet so often! flies have two claws on each foot and adhesive pads (culvilli) between them, which help them walk on walls and ceiling. when landing, flies use their two front legs to absorb the shock wave, and only then land their last four legs. 
female flies usually mate only once and then reject male advances—they are able to save the sperm for later use. they lay eggs, about a hundred at once, in warm and moist environments; either food waste, feces, or carrion. 
the eggs hatch withing a day. the larvae then pupate after only a few days, but those days are ecologically significant: they help clean our planet of corpses and all sorts of other junk. their developmental stage can also be used to estimate the carcass’ time of death. 
after another few days, the flies emerge as adults. to tear open the pupal case, they inflate a pouch (the ptilinum) on their head and force their way out. they take less than a day to reach sexual maturity. flies’ courting behaviours include bumping into each other, flapping their wings, buzzing, and tapping and stroking each other. 
flies have a great appetite, and they spend the majority of their days in search for food. their diet consists mostly of feces and carrion, but they can also eat rotting fruit and sugary substances. they cannot exactly eat solid foods, but to make their lives easier, they can soften them with their saliva and drink them up. this is what people mean when they say flies “throw up” on food. 
rather than just fly around aimlessly, flies also explore their environment and seek out new stimulation. to navigate, flies make use of many external cues; light, movement, smell, air pressure, and temperature. because they use the sun to navigate, indoor lighting might make them disoriented and cause them to start circling lamps—this behaviour is known as positive phototaxis. they might also be attracted to lamps for the heat they produce. classical conditioning occurs in flies, meaning they can learn to associate neutral stimulus with a response on their part, such as associating the smell of food with hunger. they can also learn from the consequences of their actions and adjust their behaviour accordingly. 
at night, they sleep. outdoors they may rest in trees or shrubs, or they might crawl into long grass. indoors they often prefer ceilings. flies’ sleep patterns are not understood well, but it is known that they have at least two distinct stages, similar to those observed in mammals. though they otherwise don’t live long, flies can hibernate over the winter and arise in the spring to lay their eggs. 
adult houseflies can live up to a month. as they age, they become weaker and more vulnerable to diseases. they can also die from extreme temperatures, hunger or thirst, or physical injuries caused by collisions or predation. when exhausted or injured, a fly might fall on it’s back—a position it can get trapped in. alternatively, they might assume that position when they’re nearing death, as a result of failing nervous system and reduced coordination, as well as the weakness of their legs. 
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island-last-name · 1 month
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Because of having too many thoughts I couldn't fall asleep, so I decided to go out for a quick smoke. When I went on the porch, I got quite upset I ran out of cigarettes. I went back home and stole one of my moms. Despite knowing her cigarettes are too thick for me, she doesn't want me to touch them and she is counting all of them, I have opened a new pack of hers, took one and put it back into the drawer.
I went outside and the first thing I saw was the pieces of the moon shining through the branches and leaves of the tall birches. I sat on the chair, lit my moms cigarette and I looked at the sisters of the moon, our porch lams. Sisters because they do look as smaller moons, same bright and round. I even did an image of them on my Polaroid years ago, and on it it looked like the Moon was wearing thongs. I named that image "Naughty Moon".
What I noticed when staring at the lamps is a big spider web above one of them. This is fun how smart they are, to build a web above the lamp, where all other bugs gather. And I kept staring at the web, looking at all those little bugs flying around the lamp hoping I would see them catch into a web and see a spider run to their body and eat them as I saw it to happen on the tv. Inject them with their acid juice and wrap into a cocoon.
I started to think: what would happen if spiders had an intelect of a human being? What would be their biggest invention? How different cultures of different species of spiders would be? Would the country the spiders are in depend on their culture? Would they start wars and destroy the webs of each other because of being different species? Would bigger and stronger spiders exploit the smaller ones for their food and leaving for the small and weak spider only a few cocoons with small mosquitos to eat, while eating the jusiest moth right in front of them?
Sadly, the cigarette was smoked before I saw any of the bugs to catch into the web, so I went back home walking tiptoes and hoping to not bother anyone with the squeaky door sounds. I went back to my bed, that already got cold after opening the window wide open. What I do not like about using a phone at night, it works same as a light outside, it attracts the bugs. This week several mosquitoes flew over my head and tried to bite me into my face if I covered my ears with a blanket cover to not hear their buzz. Yesterday when I was about to cover my head to not hear their buzzing, I accidentally hit a flying mosquito with a hand changing its trajectory and it ending to get lost in my hair, getting closer to my ears.
No part of my body is left with no mosquito bites this summer. They learnt to fly under the blanket and bit my legs, my hands, my fingers. Never before I had a mosquito to bite right into the tip of my fingers before. At moments when the bites are itching in the worst place possible, I wish mosquitos all died, but that would mean that birds go hungry. And the fish too. Just this year I found out that fish at winters when everything is covered in a thick layer of ice are feeding on the mosquito larvae and other bugs, that lay their eggs in water. When a species dies, the food chain gets broken. I've seen it happen in Belarus on the news, the city of Gomel got swarmed by mosquitoes, people walked in beekeeper costumes. The floors of houses, where people forgot their windows open, are covered in thick layer of dead mosquito bodies.
And whenever i remember that if I kill all mosquitos, the food chain will break and i may get swarmed with another type of bug, maybe worse than mosquito. So I just continue to hide and hope when summer ends I won't see them again.
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mozzguardorder · 5 months
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anti-bug-lamp · 1 year
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🦟 Tired of pesky mosquitoes buzzing around? Here's a simple tip to banish them from your space: create a mosquito-free zone by eliminating standing water, using insect repellent, and installing screens on windows and doors. Say goodbye to those unwelcome guests!
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bellajackson200 · 2 years
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Pocket Boy. Incubation edition.
Summer time. the heat was unbareable. it was a time where i wish i had a pool and the beach wasn't so far away.
this was a time where i envied my tiny boy as he had the perfect size for a cool sinkbath and he was loving it. he looked so cute buttnaked, splashing around in the steel sink. i'd placed a porcelain bowl up side down in the water so he could climb out and jump in. counter top was one big wet mess but it was so joyous to watch the little cutie be well and happy.
i wonder if i'll ever know what happened to him. how he ended up on the streets sick and alone and why he is scared of people. who hurt him and what did they do. he still hasn't spoken one word. maybe he never learned a language. we communicate with gestures. it works ok.
Dinner time came and went. a little tv and then off to bed. The tiny boy was already a sleep on my chest. he was exhausted from the play earlier. he had curled up in a little ball, still butt naked. i carried him to his shoebox and tucked him in. i placed the little towel on top of him but he quickly kicked it off, still sleeping.
i was about to doze off when i heard a loud buzzing in the room. all windows was open to try to create a draft throughout the house. downside, open house for all critters.
this buzzing was different. it sounded like a heavy flyer. this was no fly or mosquito. i reached out to turn the night light on when a heartbreaking scream startled me. i fumbling found the light switch almost pulling the lamp over the edge of my nightstand. lights came on. i squinted in the direction of the boy as the bright light blinded me.
as my vision got less blurry i could make out the tiny naked boy sitting up. i gained my full vision and could see the tiny poor boy sitting hunched over, protecting his belly with both arms. he was whimpering and sobbing. i poked him gently, he looked up at me with a pained expression. i gestured for him to remove his arms from his little belly. as he did he let out a choked sob.
with his belly exposed i could see a big bump on it. it was swollen and red. pea size. pretty big on a tiny tummy. there was a tiny hole in the middle of the bump. was he... stung ?
i just realized the buzzing sound was gone. i got out of bed, walked around the room and almost stepped on a giant whasp looking bug. bright yellow/orange colors. it had a long narrow stinger sticking out from its butt. the wasp was curled up on the floor. dead. quite weird. i picked it up by its wings and threw it out the window.
i got back to the tiny boy. he was in so much pain. his tiny belly had swelled up and the bump had turned bright red and had a shine to it. something was oozing from the hole in the bump. Venom ? could this actually hurt him ? was he in danger ? the poor tiny boy was writhing in pain from the sore red sting and his swollen belly.
i picked him up. he was so warm. he was running a fever. he was panting and sobbing. he stuck his little tongue out like he was going to get sick. he let out a gagging cough but nothing came up. He coughed again and every cough ended with a gag which hurt the little sickly boys sore belly even more. he wanted to curl up in my hand but his belly was too swollen and it hurt too much. i carried him to the sink and lowered my hand into the cold water.
the poor boy let out a choked whimper as his little hurting feverish body hit the chilled water. he was still in so much pain and still unvillingly trying to throw up. his little tongue came out but still nothing came up but a tiny raspy belch. a few more raspy belches followed and the last one sent a wave of bile up his little throat. he sobbed at the burning sensation.
all of a sudden he started to calm down. he ralaxed his little body and kinda just hung there in my hand. the sting was less red and his belly less swollen. fever was breaking. i gave out a sigh in relief. that scared me. he is so fragile.
the tiny cutie started to shiver so i lifted him out of the water and dried him up in my night shirt. i brought him back to bed where he fell a sleep on my warm chest. it looked like danger had passed.
i woke up the next morning. the boy was no where to be seen. i got out of bed and walked into the kitchen. i found him sitting butt naked on the cold tile flooring. he was munching on some food droppings. i sat down next to him and he looked at me and pointed to his little mouth as if he wanted more to eat. this behaviour was really odd, not like him at all. what was going on.
i picked him up. he was so cold and his tiny buttcheaks were all red from sitting on the cold floor. he'd been so focused on finding food that he hadn't noticed how cold he was. he only realised it as his tiny body made contact with my warm hands. he started to shiver and whimper as if he'd just woken up. this was worrying me. something was definitely up with my tiny cutie.
i got him dressed and fed him some proper breakfast and water. i examined the sting. it was significantly smaller. still a little redish around the area with the hole. his belly was not swollen anymore, looked normal again and he didn't seem to mind me touching it. in fact, he seemed to enjoy it. he layed down, belly exposed and gestured for me to rub it.
as i started to run my finger in circles on top of his little soft belly he closed his eyes and sighed. this was new. he would enjoy a rub if he had an upset tummy but this was different.
6 pm. the little boy was nodding on the couch. he was so tired but it was too early. he'd usually last a few more hours. i carried him to bed where he imidiatly fell asleep.
the next day he was still asleep in his bed when i woke up at around 9 am. i looked at him and noticed a wet spot next to his head. it looked like he'd gotten sick in his sleep. i gently poked him. he inhaled deeply and opened his eyes. he looked up at me. then he shut his eyes tight. his hand flew to his little mouth and with a gag, vomit came out through his fingers and through his nose. he rolled over to sit on his hands and knees where he continued to get sick. long raspy belches of sick. mostly water and bile as he hadn't had much to eat yesterday and nothing this morning. i ran my finger up and down his arching back, trying to comfort him.
he was supporting his body with one hand and the other hand was holding his little aching belly. he was crying and hurting so badly. he was gagging again and a tiny bit of water dripped from his mouth onto the towel in his bed. he tried to stand up but he was so weak and he fell backwards into the sick which made him gag in disgust.
he reached his arms out for me while crying and coughing. i scooped him up and rushed him to the sink and gave him a nice warm soapy bath.
he sat there in the water clutching his tiny belly. it was hurting him so much. his little body was shaking from the pain as he sniffled and sobbed. i picked up the little sickling and dried him off. i pressed his little naked body against my cheek and he curled up around my chin where he continued sobbing and clutching his hurting tummy.
the pain didn't seem to let up this time. i lowered my hand to observe the tiny ball of hurt. he was curled up as tightly as he could. hugging his tiny aching belly so hard. whining with rocking motions. his tiny belly did seem to have changed size again. ooh poor boy, no wonder he was hurting with a swollen belly like that. i felt so sorry for him.
i gently rubbed his hurting tummy with a finger but even the lightest touch made him writhe in pain. he's little upset belly started convulsing and his tiny pink tongue shot out from his mouth. raspy belches, dry heaves. there was no sick left in his stomach. just bitter tasting fumes rising up through his esophagus. he cried in pain in between convultions and heaves. this was the worst state i've ever seen the poor boy in. it was as if his body was trying violently to expell something bad from it.
his belly was warm to the touch. i didn't know how to calm down his poor aching belly. he was just going to throw up anything i fed him. all i could do was hold him and comfort him as best i knew how and wait for this horrible sickness to pass.
i had him on top of my bent arm and sheltering him with my other hand so he wouldn't roll off, rocking him while walking around the house. like you would a baby but he was so small. his tiny head rested on a part of my upper arm and his petit body lay hurting on my lower arm. his little naked butt resting up against my sheltering hand. it hurt his little tummy to wear pants.
walking around, rocking the poor boy while he sobbed and moaned from the ache in his swollen belly aww poor thing.
"hurts. belly hurts" he cried as he looked up at me. his voice was so tiny and fragile. He spoke! i wanted to show my joy with a big smile but i couldn't. he was hurting so badly and my urge to smile went away quickly. " i know sweety, i know" i said as i bent my head to give him a confirming kiss on his head.
finally after a couple of hours of agony the boy felt better. his belly was still sore but at least he could lay on his back and relax and he gestured for me to rub his tiny swollen belly.
over the last couple of days he got much better. he could eat normally again and keep it down. actually he ate more than usual. he hadn't gone # 2 in a couple of days now and his swollen belly had become slightly bigger. was he constipated ? he didn't complain about any belly discomfort though and he hadn't implied that he needed to go. we weren't out of the woods.
the morning of day 6 started off bad. the tiny boy was moaning and whining in pain in his bed. i picked him up.
His poor belly had grown since yesterday. He was obviously not comfortable. Shifting posistion to try to get some relief from the pain in his tummy. It looked so big on his tiny body. So round and bloated. So painful. He was curled up in my hand, rubbing his extended belly so desperately. His skin moved under the touch. It startled the poor boy. He whimpered, looked up at me with a "help me" expression. I was horrified by the sight of the movement but I had to hide it so I wouldn't freak the poor boy out even more. Something was inside him, growing. Extending his poor aching belly with each day passing.
i gently poked his poor belly with hesitation. he cried out in pain with a terror stricken expression on his little face as the belly skin moved again.. something was definitely alive in there. it honestly horrified me and i can't imagine how this made the boy feel. the movement made the tiny boy nausious and he was trying so hard not to get sick.
his clothing had gotten too small. his shirt had crawled up and was resting on top of his big extended belly and his pants kept sliding down under the belly so he just desided to leave them off. butt naked with a pregnant looking belly he was waddling around my matress trying to walk off the pain but to no avail. he squatted down occationally and clutched his tummy. he didn't want me to touch him or try to help him. his tiny body was too sensitive and everything seemed to hurt.
in one of his squatting sessions his belly moved again. this motion made the boy sick and this time he couldn't stop it. he puked up a good pile of sick on his big swollen belly as he sat squatting. with the preassure of the vomiting, with a squirting sound, something spilled out of his anus at the same time. what was this. a small puddle of transparent gel.
it made us both pause, look at each other and look at the gel that had come from inside the poor boys intestines.
something clicked in my head. it was quite absurd but. the sting, the belly aches, the swelling, the over eating but not using the toilet at all, the vomiting, the sensitivity, the movement under the skin. this boy had a parasite. a parasitic pregnancy. he had been incubating an egg from that wasp looking bug. he wasn't stung that night. he was impregnated and now whatever that was, was ready to come out, be born if you will and there was only one way out. oh gawd! poor poor boy.
the tiny boy fell on his back where he stayed, panting and moaning. his little legs was bent and spread as if he was preparing for something. this reminded me of the day i found him and i had helped him make a bowel movement. except this wasn't going to be the same result. same procedure but definitly something very different.
i left the little boy with his swollen aching belly on my matress but propped him up from behind with my hand. with his legs still bent and spread he pushed until his little face turned red. he grunted and pushed some more and his tiny anus started to open up. with the next push he cried out as his little anus opened even more. some gel dripped from it. the gel must have worked as a lubricant because with the next big push the tip of a milky white gelish cocoon had penetrated and further widened his sore hole.
the cocoon stopped moving even though the boy was pushing so hard, grunting and crying in pain. how big was this thing ?
he was laying there panting, grimacing, straining. a big contraction came on and the boy pushed as hard as he could. the cocoon slit out a little further stretching his little hole even more. it seemed to be half way out. the slimy cocoon was as long as the tip of a thumb and just as thick. no wonder my tiny poor boy was in so much pain. nothing as big as this had ever come out of such a tiny anus before.
the boy was so tired from pushing and straining. i had to urge him to keep going. he had to get this vile thing out of him. i rubbed circles on his warm swollen belly. the motion seemed to work. a contraction came. he vocally pushed long and hard and the milky gelish cocoon slit out of him and landed on the matress.
something was moving inside it. i quickly grabbed some tissue. picked up the wiggling goo. ran to the bathroom and flushed it down the toilet. i did not want to know what would have slithered out of that slimy cocoon. no thank you.
i washed my hands thoroughly and got back to the boy. he was still in the same posistion. he had put both hands on his less swollen belly. his little hole was still rounded open as he was tiredly pushing a bit of after-gel out. i wiped his tiny anus with tissue and picked him up. he curled up in my hand and closed his eyes.
the next couple days was spent on getting his little system back to normal.
note to self : install mosquito net for pocket boy.
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ntlazer · 2 years
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Tired of thanklessly eating mosquitoes and other harmful bugs, spiders decide to become the scary demons that humans believe them to be.
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We understood that the humans were very reserved when it came towards respecting us. We kept a wide berth around them, staying in our dark secluded corners, away from their everyday life. Yet, whenever they saw us or our homes, destruction always followed. This never bothered me. I understood my place in the food chain. Well, it never bothered me until what happened to Archie. We heard the mother of the family groaning in annoyance at two flies buzzing around her in the living room. She didn't do anything about them, just kept waving them away, and they would come right back to her. Finally, out of frustration she slammed her fist down on her armchair and yelled,
"These flies are so annoying! Will someone please kill them for me?" Neither her husband or son volunteered. After three more minutes of her agonizing groaning, Archie crawled out from the fridge and called,
"I'll get them for you!"
She ignored him, but we watched from our nooks intently, ready to see her grateful response to the work done for her sake. Archie worked quick, within five minutes he built a basic web, strong enough to catch both of them on top of the lamp on the table next to her. We cheered and applauded him as he gave us a bow.
After the flies' buzzes of pain and contempt for Archie annoyed the mother enough, she finally turned to look at the present left by him. However, instead of thanking him for his generosity, she yelped, grabbed a magazine and crushed Archie. All in the matter of a moment. We stared in horror as she didn't even kill the flies. She left them to suffer a slow death in the heat of the light from the lamp.
It was in that moment that I declared war against this family. They had been far to ungrateful for the work we had carried out in this household. I climbed up to the attic to find Blay Kwiddo. The dust bunnies had been piling up near her web and sunlight was hard to see through the cracks in the roof. She was dining on a mosquito when I marched in, and gave me three eyes of attention. I got right to the point.
"I need you to bite Mother in her sleep tonight."
Her five other eyes swiveled in my direction.
"Why would I risk that? We know she's a light sleeper."
"After the bite she would sleep a lot deeper."
She chuckled, "I meant, what do I get out of it?"
"Protection. How often does Father come up here to grab his camping equipment?"
She didn't answer, so I continued,
"Enough to put you out of a web once a month, that's how often! Do you think he would have the gall to go camping after having his wife die next to him while he slept?"
Blay chewed slowly, mulling over the idea.
"I'll do it on the condition that someone else is there with me when I do the deed. No watching from the corners, someone is on her body at the same time I am."
"Done. I'll do it myself if I have to."
And I did. That night, as we lowered on our webs to her Kwiddo asked me,
"I never asked what you get out of this, Brown. What is it you're after here? Just being vengeful after Archie's murder?" she asked it playfully, trying to get a rise out of me.
"My whole life, I've been submissive to these creatures, but now they'll know the truly dominant animal of this house. A Black Widow and Brown Recluse spider are enough to put ten of these things down. I'm only asking for one."
She only nodded as we continued our descent. She landed on Mother's hand and I on Mother's stomach.
"Where are you going??" Blay cried, baring her fangs to bite.
"Don't you know? Humans swallow eight spiders a year in their sleep!!" My fangs poised, I prepared to bite everything I could in her open mouth. I may be entering the darkness, but I was going to exit it as well.
She wouldn't be so lucky.
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readingbookelf · 2 years
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Bite Me - Alec Volturi
Summary: When Alec comes to visit you, he finds you covered in bumps from a mosquito. Will he find the little monster and free you from its torment?
Pairing: human!reader x Alec Volturi
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A mosquito has been buzzing around your ears ever since you went to bed, but whenever you turn on your light you can’t seem to find the monster. It’s the second night in a row that it has tormented you. You’re covered in bumps and nowhere near evicting the little monster.
A knock on your bedroom door pulls you from your misery. When you open the door Alec is standing in front of you. Your arms immediately wrap around his neck while his wind around your waist. You let out a sigh of contentment. How you had missed him.
“I missed you,” you whisper.
“I missed you too, my love,” he answers without hesitation.
He runs his hands down your arms towards your hands to hold them in his.
“Love, what’s with all these bumps,” he asks, concern lacing his voice.
He turns on the light illuminating your whole room while he closely inspects your arms. His fingers slowly move over the bumps the mosquito has gifted you with.
“There’s this mosquito in my room and I haven’t been able to find it. Every time I put on my light to look for it, it disappears,” you answer with a deep sigh.
The man you love so dearly has the nerve to laugh at your misery.
“Alec,” you exclaim while you let your head fall on his chest.
He bundles you close into his arms and moves you towards the bed. When you crawl under the covers, you see Alec hesitating. Usually he lays above the covers because of his frigid body temperature, but now that it’s so hot outside he can perfectly join you under the covers. You pat the space next to you and hold open the covers.
“There’s no need for you to lay above the covers now,” you whisper teasingly.
That gets him moving. He crawls into bed next to you and takes you in his arms without hesitation. Your head lays in the crook of his neck while your leg lays across his, trapping him as close to your body as you can. The cold temperature of his body is actually a nice contrast from the constant heat that seems to be hanging in the house during this heatwave.
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You wake with a start when something jostles you. Your hand immediately reaches for your bedside lamp, illuminating the room in a soft glow. Alec is standing near the wall next to your desk. You rub the sleep from your eyes, sitting up straight.
“Alec, what’s wrong,” you ask the victorious looking vampire.
“I caught the mosquito. I’m sorry for waking you in the process, my love.”
“Really? That’s amazing. It’s alright that you woke me. I’m glad to be rid of that monster.”
You make grabby hands toward Alec so he’ll come back to bed with you.
When he crawls into bed once more, he nestles himself on your chest. Your hands immediately wind themselves through his hair softly caressing his scalp. He hums happily and burrows his face into the crook of your neck planting a soft kiss. And that’s how you fall asleep once more, Alec’s face pressed into your neck and you winding your fingers through his hair until sleep takes you.
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Alright, as a marine biology major who obviously had to take courses on environmental and climate changes, Peter knew he sounded a little nonsensical even in his own head, but weren’t there supposed to be global warming? Where is it? Why was he standing in the middle of the sidewalk near some alley, shivering and curling in himself despite being buried in a thick coat and tucking his hands, covered in mittens and barely heated by the hand warmers stuffed in them, underneath his arms. He wished he had written the setting for this video during the daytime, when they would at least have the sun to warm them up a bit, but nooooo, it had to be nighttime, damn near midnight to be exact, because props and tech to make it appear nighttime even during the afternoon wasn’t part of the budget, and Peter didn’t trust any editing software to give him the genuine night effects that he needed.
        He foolishly thought he could brave through this cold -- after all, it was worse on his fort, wasn’t it? Winter’s bite made harsher by the subzero temperatures of the sea that surrounded Fort Roughs, the crashing water and taunting winds amplifying the loneliness of a child who had to hunt down as many blankets as he could find because the oil for the heater and lamps were running low and God was already angry with him and sending Peter this storm, he couldn’t afford more of this wrath if he burned the Bibles for warmth--
         Peter closed his eyes and inhaled sharply, pressing his foot into the ground. Instead of the groan and whine of a steel platform ready to give at a moment’s notice, it was the wet crunch of snow beneath his costume boots. He looked all around him, at the streetlights glowing around him, at the passersby and stragglers in some form of motion or other to keep warm. The two-man team, and their equipment-handling interns, Peter and Naseem had hired to record their music video sat at the work booth they’ve set up underneath an awning, testing the video software and its connectivity to the cameras they were going to be using. Cinema graduates fresh out of university, they offered a price that Peter couldn’t refuse, especially compared to their portfolios that showed a lot of promise.
         There were the various lighting equipment switched off after being tested and the bulky van he and the recording crew rode in. Out of this van came the blessed one-point-nine meters figure, swathed in a thick bundle of clothing just like Peter, carrying disposable cups of hot chocolate with steam dancing out of the holes. Naseem, when he was near enough, smiled from behind his thick bundle of scarf and held one of the cups out to Peter, who took it and practically gulped down the beverage. He slowed down and moaned softly as the buzzing sweetness of thick and decadent hot chocolate settled on his tongue. 
         “Oh, my god, thank you,” Peter said, holding the cup close to his face.
         “Thank Sheer,” Naseem said. “She’s been obsessed with that weird coconut milk recipe. I’m surprised it tastes so good.”
         So was Peter, and after another long sip of it in this miserable cold, he was in a frame of mind to buy her a new car for this, or at least a really neat motorcycle.
        “And there’s a lot in there,” Naseem added after taking a drink. “So, I don’t have to tell you to don’t be shy, heh heh.”
         The two men shifted about in the one spot to keep warm, creating messy tracks in which pooled snow smashed into slush. In this weird dance to stave off frostbite, Naseem stood at Peter’s side, and Peter, ever the warmth mosquito, sidled just a bit closer to his costar. The closeness proved ineffective in that Peter couldn’t get warm without pressing himself into Naseem or burrowing himself in Naseem’s coat, and for however kind Naseem was, Peter was sure that even that was a line to not be crossed for the man.
          Bouncing on his toes, Peter searched for something to occupy his mind and steer it away from their current predicament. He settled on something and asked, “So... Anything from The Dramaten yet?”
          Naseem shook his head and kept his gaze at their hired film crew. “Nothing yet. I probably won’t hear back from them at all.”
         “Why? You think my clout’s not good enough?” Peter joked.
           The humor didn’t catch, and Naseem shook his head again. “Not that, man. I just...” He shrugged. “It feels like I’ve been running in circles chasing this one dream for so long that it isn’t gonna happen at all. I don’t wanna feel like I’ve wasted years of my life on that theatre, but I am constantly so close to stop pursuing it altogether. It’s hard to not feel like Ashira was right, you know?”
           He shrugged again and made a vague hand gesture. “I... I don’t know. Ignore me, I’m rambling.”
          Peter craned his neck to watch Naseem’s face, or what he could see of the man’s face above the top of the scarf. He then looked down at the long but fading wisp of steam from his cup. “I... I get what you mean, actually...” he said. “I had a really big dream, too, that I wanted so badly to happen that I... I was willing to lose myself and humiliate myself in order to get.”
           Naseem frowned. “What? Your family fantasy?”
          Peter shook his head. “No, not that. I mean becoming a c--”
          And he caught himself, biting down on his lip and feeling everything inside him freeze even as Naseem raised a brow at him and stared at him expectantly. Playing up the caught-with-his-pants-down sheepishness, Peter hunched tighter into himself as if trying to vanish into thin air, clutching the cup awkwardly and intensifying his focus on the thin chocolate-scented steam. Like this, he could pretend that he wasn’t trying to come up with a whole new life’s path, or analyze and try to predict how the conversation would go if he blurted out I’m an immortal deity that represents an abandoned war fort turned micronation in the middle of the British Sea. Hi, I’m Sealand!
          The conversation, he found, would have gone unfavorably, so he said, “...A cartoonist.”
         “...A cartoonist?”
          “Yeah... Yeah, a cartoonist!” Relief lit up in Peter, and he found the lie easy to latch onto, an ability to sprinkle bits of truth into his spiel. He turned fully to Naseem and freed one of his hands to gesture as he spoke. “You know, like those weekend funnies in the newspaper? I always loved those because there was so much variety! Not just jokes, but little stories that can last for years or opinions on real-world events. I learned some of my earlier knowledge about politics from the funnies.”
           Naseem was staring down into Peter’s eyes, scrutinizing him in a way that had Peter silently begging the man to believe this semi-lie. “...Why can’t you be a cartoonist?”
       Stifling a sigh of relief, Peter turned back toward the filming crew, who were now throwing their hands in the air and pointing fingers at each other; one of them stomped away to take their first pre-work cigarette break, alternating between sucking the life out of their cigarette and looking over her shoulder to see if some goddamn progress had been made with the setup. “It’s a lot of reasons.”
          Peter turned his face up and resisted the urge to turn it away as snowflakes brushed against his exposed cheeks. “Mostly, it’s because I don’t have what it takes.” He blinked away a snowflake that had caught on his eyelashes. “I mean, I tried so hard for so long to prove myself. I tried to follow the examples of the greats. I tried to develop my skills... as an artist. I studied the career for a while, tried to get my foot in the door so many times, build up my own portfolio and get work and internships. I studied for years to become the best cartoonist I can be, and it...”
          He sighed. “It didn’t work. I showed so many other, more renowned cartoon artists my work, try to prove myself as an artist with as much potential and value as they have, but, well... A lot of them pushed me away. Some were downright hostile about it, too, like ‘who’s this little asshole that thinks he can waltz in here and take what we’ve suffered for centuries--”
          “Centuries?” Naseem said. 
          Peter waved a hand, fighting his body’s urge to lock in terror at his slip-up. “You know suffering artists. Fucking dramatic, always have to overexaggerate everything. The miserable sons of bitches. But as shitty as the hostile ones are, they aren’t as bad as the... eugh, the humoring ones. The ones that...”
          Again, Peter had to reroute his train of thought as it approached the conversation that was so long ago that it should have been forgotten by now, but it was a nasty one that stuck to the back of his mind, seeking an opportunity to make an unwelcomed appearance. If Peter found it hard to explain how micronationhood work, he would have a bitch of a headache explaining to Naseem how a person could have a whole conversation with a child version of himself, who may have time traveled (or was it Peter, the adult Peter, who unwittingly crossed spans of time and space and dropped into his younger self’s timeline?) or their universes crashed into each other and they were constantly hopping between multiverse borders just to talk shit about Arthur over lunch.
          “...That see the work you put in and praise you for it, but when you get older and wise up, you realize it was all condescending bullshit. They were only patting you on the head and giving you thumbs-up and telling you to keep going because they were having a grand old chuckle about it. They didn’t really care about your ugly-ass scribbles that you’ve spent long nights and so many years working on. They only wanted to be amused. So I had quit.”
          In the following silence, Peter felt a new kind of shiver overtaking his body, a quick shudder that came and was gone just as soon. It felt like his body was trying to hold on to some poison, despite it settling into his stomach burning and acidic, before giving up and letting it go. Then came the aftershock of foolishness once it realized that releasing it was so much better, and it had held on to the poison for nothing. Still, for whatever reason Peter couldn’t understand, it left him feeling open, ready for a knife in the gut or the back.
          But no knife came. No sneer or faux sympathy. Instead, Naseem said, “Wow, I didn’t know newspaper comics would be so... cutthroat.”
         “It’s an art field,” Peter replied, wiping his mitten across his eyes to get rid of the flakes. “All of the art industry is cutthroat.”
          When he cleared his vision, Peter realized what he had done and gaped at the other man. “Oh, man, I am... so sorry. I didn’t mean to... to... bitch about old shit like that. I swear, I have a better handle on my narcissism than this.” 
           Naseem snickered. “Dude, chill, it’s okay. I didn’t want to talk about the theatre, anyway. Not this close to recording.” He looked over to the recording crew and frowned, and it was as if Peter could read his mind: if we EVER get to recording. He smiled again, raising his cup of hot chocolate to his mouth. “Besides, this is the first time I’ve ever heard you go full Brit.”
          Peter narrowed his eyes at him. “What do you--” and then he heard it, the full, soul-sucking dread of it filling his veins along with his blood.
          Whot.
         Naseem was close to having a full-on laughing fit, complete with choking on his drink, as he watched Peter’s face burn impossibly red, his eyes widening and his jaws tightening. Peter started coughing and clearing his throat, rubbing at the nub of an Adam’s apple against his skin. “Oh, my god--”
         This time, Naseem did laugh, turning his head away so he wouldn’t go spraying his drink on Peter. “Aww, Pete, don’t be embarrassed! It’s not bad!”
         Peter coughed and cleared his throat over and over. “Easy for -- koff -- for you to-- koff koff -- say!” But it didn’t stop. It won’t switch off, why won’t it stop?! “No one’s judging -- koff koff -- your goddamn -- koff -- velvety baritone!”
           “And no one’s judging your accent.” Naseem patted Peter’s back. “Seriously, stop, before you pass out. Listen, it’s... it’s delightful. What would Addie say? It’s whimsical. Very Mary... Well, Mark Poppins...? Magical.”
          “You could just say that I sound like Harry Fucking Potter and be done with it,” Peter tried to snap back, but he found that his retort had less bite in it since Naseem had unknowingly broached closely to one of Peter’s beloved obsessions: Julie Andrews.
        “Why would I ever insult you like that?” Naseem replied. This time, Peter threw his head back and laughed. Naseem looked over to the film crew, finding that one of them was waving them over, and nudged his elbow into Peter’s arm. “Hey, I think they finally fixed that damn issue they had. Ready?”
          Peter drained the rest of his lukewarm chocolate and nodded. “Ready.
--
The cameraman crouched meters away, eyes focused on the display window. The longer the two men had to stay in character to prepare for the first shot, the less the chill of the winter night gnawed into Peter’s bones even with the comfortable layers discarded in favor of the thinner costume. He knew that Naseem was feeling the same way, full of dedication for his role that the Dramaten would be foolish to not utilize in whatever plays they had. Snow cascading around them, the streetlights glowing a bleary misery, the night ahead of the two long and arduous, the two men watched their cameraman raise a hand and signal.
         Action.
        And they strutted into the scene, Attrossitty and Bet Chaker, coming to claim this warehouse they’ve staked out for one of their many international rings for the kingdom they were going to build together, the crime syndicate for Sealand.
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The Best Ways to Get Rid of Mosquitoes
You’re more likely to have a mosquito issue in your yard than in your home itself, but having mosquitoes buzzing around during bedtime can be frustrating.
Mosquitoes buzzing around are easier to spot during the day than at night. If it’s getting late and you want to track them down before they can make a meal out of your skin, turn on a lamp, flashlight, or your smartphone, and wait for them to be attracted to the light.
Here are the top ways to repel mosquitoes that have already hunkered down in your home.
Chemical repellent Applying traditional chemical mosquito repellent will keep them from biting you. You should check out products that contain 30% to 50% DEET—the gold standard ingredient for mosquito repellent. In the past, there were some concerns that DEET was not safe to use on human skin, but reviews done by the Environmental Protection Agency have found that DEET continues to meet safety standards when used properly.
The effects of DEET typically last for up to 12 hours. Experts recommend using a repellent that’s 30% to 50% DEET for adults, and 10% to 30% for children over two months. Don’t spray repellent on infants under two months.
Fix any gaps To prevent mosquitoes from entering your home, patch any gaps in screens and doors. It won’t do any good if you go through a careful process to rid your home of mosquitoes just to invite them in again. If you can see sunlight in the space around your door, that means it isn’t properly sealed. There’s an easy fix—purchase a simple door strip.
Mosquito netting If you’re someone who likes to sleep with the windows open at night, consider getting some mosquito netting to keep yourself bite-free.
Mosquito traps There are several ways you can get a mosquito trap—order one online, buy one from the grocery store or hardware store, or even make your own. Here’s how to make your own mosquito trap:
Cut a bottle in half and flip one of the cut halves upside down. Tuck the other half into the lower half of the bottle. Boil one cup of sugar and one cup of water, then add two cups of cool water to the mixture. Let the mixture cool to about 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Add in a teaspoon of active, dry yeast to the mixture. Pour the mixture into the trap. Secure the trap with tape. The mosquitoes will be attracted to the sugar, get stuck, and drown. You’ll need to replace your homemade solution periodically.
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Oscillating fans Mosquitoes can’t fly well against the wind. This may sound overly simple, but sometimes, simple is what you need. Turn your fan on and watch the mosquitoes scatter and ultimately give up.
Outdoor soap Some outdoor soaps are specially designed to repel mosquitoes. After you bathe with 100% natural, non-toxic soap like Skin Armour Deep Woods Outdoor soap, the scent of your sweat won’t bother you, but it will repel mosquitoes.
Essential oils Essential oils are said to repel mosquitoes, but they may not be as effective as traditional pesticides. Your best bet is an essential oil that contains lavender, lemon, or eucalyptus. Other options include lemongrass, peppermint, clove, and tee tree oil.
Preparation is simple. Simply mix a few drops of your chosen essential oil with one cup of water, pour it into a spray bottle, shake it up, and you’re done. You can spray it on your bare skin and around your home, but be careful not to spray it on any delicate fabrics.
Coconut oil and neem oil A combination of coconut oil and neem oil, mixed together well with water, can repel mosquitoes for up to half a day. Spray it on your skin as a natural repellent.
Candles Burning lavender candles, or well-known citronella, will keep mosquitoes away since they can’t stand the scent.
Garlic You can follow the essential oil spray process using garlic instead, though it won’t smell as sweet. Many people prefer the scent of eucalyptus to garlic in large doses.
Camphor Camphor is a versatile repellent. You can either leave tablets in your room and let them evaporate, or, more effectively, burn some camphor in the room. Close all doors and windows and leave it burning for about 20 minutes. You’ll have to be outside the room, but you can supervise from a window.
Coffee grounds Simply burn some coffee grounds in a coffee tray or egg carton, and trust the smoke to repel these pests. Do this carefully in an area where it won’t cause damage or set off a fire alarm.
Sage and rosemary Burning sage and rosemary may smell delightful and soothing to you, but mosquitoes hate the scent and will steer clear.
Basil Basil is a multi-use mosquito repellent. You can place a plant on your windowsill to keep mosquitoes at bay, or even use it as a topical oil and apply it to your skin.
Lemon balm Applying lemon balm directly to the skin, especially on sensitive areas like ankles and wrists, has been shown to be effective against mosquitoes. Simply crush it up and rub it on your skin.
Listerine Listerine mouth wash may sound like a random mosquito repellent, but it contains eucalyptus oil and can help repel mosquitoes.
Bug zappers Though bug zappers can kill mosquitoes on contact, this method can get tiring if done over and over. Also, be mindful not to zap harmless insects.
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Ransom
Read my whumptober collection on Ao3
vampire and werewolf au
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For the third time since he began his walk, Lance loosened the tie around his neck. Though he’s already fiddled with it twice, it still feels far too restrictive, choking him. 
Just as the trio that follows him feels equally suffocating.
He’d love nothing more than to get them off his figurative tail, but to do so risks the wrath of his oldest brother, so he has to stick with his current plan. But as he gets closer to the cafe, the anxiety in his heart grows. He bites his lip, only to hiss in pain. 
What kind of vampire bites his own lip?
“Hey, Mosquito,” a teasing voice calls from the end of the alley, shaking Lance out of his thoughts.
Pidge leans against the red brick of the cafe, a smug grin plastered on her face. 
Lance bristles, heat rushing to his cheeks, fear momentarily forgotten. “Just because you heard my mom call me that once does not mean you can use it too.”
"But that's what you are, right?” she says, kicking off from the wall and walking towards him. Her own fangs glint off the light from the street lamps. Though they serve a different purpose than his, they are just as deadly. “Annoying, always buzzing around my ear?"
A shadow in his periphery catches his attention. Like a flash of lightning, Lance remembers what he has to do. 
“Good to see you too, Pidge,” he says quickly, meeting her halfway. He takes her arm - gentlemanly, he’s a vampire not an animal - and guides her out towards the heavily populated street. “Let’s find a seat at the cafe.”
She goes along with him, though gives him a good sniff from his midsection up to his neck. “You’re scared,” she says, raising an eyebrow. “Don’t worry, my cousins don’t know where I am. They’re not gonna come and beat you up.” She grins teasingly. “Besides, they know I can take you in a fight.”
That’s exactly the problem, Lance frets. 
“You should give them a phone call, just to tell them where you are. You can even blame me,” Lance offers, quickening his pace. Almost to the street. Almost to safety. 
Pidge frowns and stops, dragging Lance backwards and facing her. “Okay, you’re acting weirder than normal. What gives?”
A flash of movement in the alleyway tells Lance he’s out of time. “Run!” he yells, yanking Pidge forward.
He doesn’t get two steps before two cloaked figures block their exit. Sharp claws dig into Lance’s arm. Pidge has finally realized she has all the reason in the world to be afraid. 
“Leave her alone!” Lance says as firmly as he can, stepping between them and Pidge. “She isn’t involved in our fight!” 
“Perhaps not,” a familiar, sinister voice says from behind. 
Lance’s blood runs cold as he turns. They’d sent Dimitri to tail him, one of the leaders of his coven. His brother was dead serious about kidnapping Pidge. 
“But she will agitate the dogs,” Dimitri continues smugly as he approaches. “And that will be plenty enough to ensure they make a mistake, and a mistake on their part means they will finally be out of our territory.”
Pidge growls. “Territory that you stole. Great Uncle Alexandre was keeping this town safe for hundreds of years while you ungrateful bloodsuckers were sleeping blissfully. He died on a pyre so your coffins wouldn’t get flushed down the river!” 
It happens so quickly even Lance with his superhuman reflexes can’t stop it. 
Dimitri snatches Pidge from his protective grasp and holds her to the alleyway wall by her neck, her legs dangling in the air and kicking against the brick. Lance moves to help her, but strong hands wrap around his arms, holding him back. 
“It has been hundreds of years since I have tasted wolf blood,” Dimitri airs. Lance’s heart skips a beat at the implication, but it breaks him more to see Pidge’s usually sharp eyes filled with fear. 
Dimitri lowers her to his eye level and leans in closer. “Let us see if the blood of a country wolf is as pure as a city one.”
“Stop! Don’t! Please!” Lance begs. 
“Let me go!” Pidge shrieks. 
Her cries are silenced to a pitiful whine when Dimitri sinks his fangs into the veins in her neck. 
Lance falls to his knees. “Don’t hurt her, please. She’s not even lived two decades.”
Dimitri takes a long, agonizing sip before removing his fangs from Pidge’s skin. She slumps over, exhausted and unconscious. Dimitri carries her easily. Lance is relieved he doesn’t suck her dry.
“What power,” he says, examining the palm of his hand. It sparkles with a green glow, the extra quintessence from Pidge that Dimitri’s body can’t contain. “You were holding out on us, Lance, trying to get the first bite out of her.”
“I wasn’t!” he hisses. “Pidge is a friend. I wouldn’t hurt her like that.”
“A friend indeed,” Dimitri says snidely. “It was your friendship that brought her to our attention. Now you’ll do your part to see that the dogs leave the city. Assuming she won’t want to rip out your heart, make sure she stays in the guest room.”
~
So hours later, that’s where Lance is - sitting by Pidge’s bedside waiting for her to wake. 
True to Dimitri’s word, it truly is one of the guest rooms. She has a large bed all to herself - a modern one with all the comforts of soft pillows and warm blankets. Pidge has no wounds other than the bite marks - which makes Lance snap part of his chair off every time he looks at them - so as long as she rests, she’ll recover.
Recover enough to go home once the ransom is paid, for the werewolves to leave the city. 
He places a cool, wet cloth over her forehead, having soaked it in the wash bin for the fifth time since being placed on caretaker duty. There’s no sense in trying to escape with her from here, not when they’re surrounded by far more ancient and more powerful of Lance’s brethren. 
He’s really screwed up this time, putting her in this situation. He should never have agreed to meet her tonight. Curse his soft heart for thinking he could warn her - just so long as he could see her again. More than blood her presence is addicting and hanging out with him seemed to make her happy - and that’s all he wants for her. 
Pidge moans and Lance sits up on alert from this first sound she’s made since arriving here. 
Lance takes her hand, desperate for more of a response from her. “Pidge?” He just wants to know if she’s okay. 
Amber eyes flutter open and find him. He can tell her brain works overtime from the puzzled expression on her face, trying to remember and figure out where she is. 
“You’re safe for now,” Lance assures her, squeezing her hand in comfort. “My brother wants you alive.”
Pidge’s eyes burst open and she bolts up, looking around wildly. “W-where am I? What did your dumb relatives do to me?”
“The basement of the Castle,” he says regretfully. “I’m so sorry Pidge. I tried to tell them not to do this. They’re… talking with your cousins now to negotiate your release.”
Worse than seeing her still, Pidge shakes, uncertainty all about her. “O-oh. I see,” she says, not looking at him. She laughs humorlessly. “Not exactly the cool vacation I hoped for when I came to town.”
Heart breaking for her, Lance moves to sit on the bed with her, wrapping her in a hug. “I know. I’m so sorry… h-how are you feeling?”
Relief fills him when she leans back into him. “Kinda groggy still. Transforming last night for the full moon took a lot out of me to begin with.” Her small hands grab a fistfull of his suitcoat. “I hate this stupid war. When they let me go, come with me to the country. You don’t have to deal with their idiocy anymore.”
The offer of an idyllic life in the country is temping. Though he’d lose everything he loves about the city, the people, the conveniences, his family - he’d gain Pidge and we would have to pretend to be a bully towards the werewolves anymore. His mother would approve, he knows it. 
But then he wouldn’t know if he’d see her ever again.
Before he can answer, the door unlocks. In walks both Dimitri and Lance’s own brother, the leader of their entire coven. 
Pidge snarls, and if not for the strength of his arms around her, would have attacked the two most powerful vampires in the city. 
“Let me go!” she demands. “I’ve had enough of your stupid city politics. You’re all killing each other needlessly!”
Dimitri licks his lips, hands clasped neatly behind his back. “Recovered already. Werewolf regenerative abilities are truly astounding. Shall I take another bite of her, Boss?”
“Don’t even think about it,” Lance interjects before his brother can say anything. 
The Boss, as he wants to be known by these days, chuckles darkly. “I think my little brother might have a problem with you sucking more life out of his wolf. You’re right, of course, to be active so soon after losing so much blood is a feat… a very valuable one.”
“N-no,” Lance gasps, a heavy pit falling to his stomach. “Please don’t. You promised you’d let her go.”
“I promised to set her free once the werewolves pay ransom. They refuse to pay.”
Lance feels the exact moment Pidge freezes in fear, because her claws dug into his skin. His pants are ruined but he doesn’t care at all. How could they not pay to take her back? She’s family - visiting family at that!
“You can’t be serious,” Lance pleads. “At least let her leave the city if her cousins don’t care. Let her go home.”
“Not possible. The terms are set. Either the werewolves vacate the city, or the she-wolf remains with us,” his brother says business-like, before grinning devilishly. “I’m sure she’ll be quite fine in your very capable hands.”
Beside him, Pidge shakes with rage, her eyes full of tears. “I’m going to kill you,” she declares through a sob filled voice. 
“Threaten the Boss again and I’ll slap a silver collar on you like the dog you are,” Dimitri growls, taking a step forward. 
The Boss puts his hand out, bidding Dimitri to cease. “Keep her here, Lance. It will be much better for her health.”
They leave, locking the door behind them. 
Pidge shudders, a tiny whimper escaping from her lips. “What… the quiznak was that? How can anymore be so… so…”
“Cruel?” Lance supplies, and he sighs when she gives him a confused look. “Look, the more detached a vampire is from society the worse they get. My brother hasn’t seen a mortal other than to feed for at least a few centuries. He’s nuts. I know that.”
Of everything Lance expects Pidge might say or do, flopping back down onto the bed is not one of them. She doesn’t speak right away, just breathing, chest fluttering with the sobs she holds back. Lance keeps a hand on her back, lighting rubbing.
“I can’t just stay here,” she eventually says. “I might never get to leave. I do-don’t want to become a replenishing feast for your family.”
Lance has never felt so helpless. Not only can he not help her, he can’t comfort her that something like that won’t happen - because it absolutely could. He can’t even imagine how Pidge is feeling. 
So he just holds her, muttering a thousand apologies that don’t even come close to making things right.
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The Great Method To Find Rid Of Mosquitoes On Your Property
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Mosquitos are constant biters --but that does not mean that you can not do away with these. Read this information to discover the very best ways to get rid of mosquito equally at home and lawn mower. Mosquitoes are being a hassle to carriers of diseases such as Zika, West Nile, dengue, malaria, as well as more. You will find numerous tactics to receive rid of mosquito, from insecticides to natural and organic options. In the event you are uncomfortable with bug zappers, you can bring in mosquito predators. In the event you prefer to use DEET, oils that are essential can be created by you.
The Perfect Method to Find Rid of mosquitoes in Your House
You are more likely to possess a mosquitoes issue in your lawn than on your property , but having them buzzing around during bedtime could be frustrating.
Mosquitoes buzzing round are far easier to see during the day than in the nighttime. If it really is getting late and also you want to track down them before they can make a meal outside of your skin , turn onto your smartphone, flashlight, or even the lamp and wait for these to be more attracted to the light.
Here are the ways to repel the mosquito that have hunkered-down in your home.
Chemical-repellent
Applying compound mosquitoes repellent will keep them from making a meal of you. You should take a look at services and products which contain 30 to 50 percent DEET--that the standard ingredient for mosquitoes repellent. In earlier times there clearly were several concerns that DEET was not secure to use on human skin. However reviews accomplished from the Environmental Protection Agency are finding that when applied properly DEET has been meet safety specifications.
Fix any openings
The very first measure would be minding any openings in both screens and doors. It's not going to do some good in the event that you go by way of a careful method to clear your property of mosquito merely to encourage them . That means that it isn't correctly sealed if you are able to find sunlight in the space around your door. There's an easy fixto buy a doorway strip that is easy.
Mosquito netting
Whether you are someone who enjoys to sleep soundly with all the windows open up at nighttime, think about putting some mosquitoes netting to keep yourself bite-free.
mosquito cubes
There are many approaches that you are able to secure a mosquitoes traporder an individual online, acquire a out of the food store or hardware store, and sometimes make your DIY-style. To create your own, then cut a jar in two flip one of this trim upside down and tuck it. Clicking here: Mosquito Block reviews for more information.
Boil one cup of sugar and one cup of water, you can add 2 glasses of water that is neat. Let the mixture cool. Insert in a teaspoon of active, dry yeast, then pour the mix in to the trap. Protected the snare with tape. The mosquito will be drawn to the sugarget caught, and float. You will have to change out your alternative sometimes.
Oscillating fans
mosquitoes can't fly contrary to the wind. This might seem easy, but sometimes, simple is what you require. Turn your fan on and see the mosquito scatter and give up.
External soap
Some external soaps are specially designed to repel mosquito. You wont irritate Once you bathe including epidermis Armour Deep Woods Outdoor soap , however it is going to repel mosquitoes.
Crucial oils
Essential oils have been said to repel mosquitoes, but they could not be as efficient as pesticides. Your very best option is a vital oil containing lavender or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Options consist of things like lemongrass, peppermint, cloves, and tee tree.
Coconut oil and neem oil
A combination of neem oil along with oil, mixed with water, also can repel mosquitoes for half an day. Spray it on your skin as an all natural repellent.
Candles
Burning-lavender candles, or well-known citronella, will keep mosquito out, as they can't tolerate the scent.
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The Perfect Way To Get Rid Of Mosquito In Your Property
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Mosquito are biters --however that doesn't indicate you can't do away with them. Read this guide to uncover the best ways to get rid of mosquitoes each at home and lawn mower. Mosquitos are truly being a hassle to carriers of diseases like malaria, West Nile, dengue, Zika, as well as more. There are a number of ways to receive rid of mosquitoes, from insecticides to natural and organic and natural choices. In the event you are not comfortable with insect zappers, you can entice mosquito predators. Essential oil sprays can be created by you, In the event you prefer to not use DEET.
The Perfect Method to Find Rid of mosquitoes in Your Property
You are much more inclined to possess a whole mosquito difficulty in your garden than on your residence but having them buzzing throughout during pregnancy might be frustrating.
Mosquito buzzing around are far easier to see during the day than in the night. When it's getting late and you want to track them down until they turn onto flashlight, a lamp, or even your smart phone can make dinner out of your skin and await these to be more attracted to the light.
Listed below are the ways to repel the mosquito that have already hunkered down in your home.
Chemical-repellent
Applying traditional compound mosquitoes repellent will prevent them from building a meal for you personally. You ought to take a look at products that contain 30 to 50% DEET--the golden standard ingredient for mosquito repellent. In years past there were a few concerns which DEET wasn't safe to use on skincare. However reviews have found that when utilized DEET continues to generally meet safety expectations.
Correct any gaps
The first measure is minding any openings in screens and doorways. It's not going to do any good in the event that you go to rid your home of mosquito merely to encourage them . If you may find sunlight in the space close to your doorway, so that it is not correctly sealed. There's a simple remedy --buy a door strip that is easy.
Mosquitoes netting
Whether you are somebody who enjoys to sleep soundly with the windows look at getting some mosquitoes netting to maintain your self bite-free.
mosquito cubes
There are many methods in which that you may receive a mosquitoes trap--order an individual online, acquire a out of the grocery store or hardware store, or make your DIY-style. To produce your own, cut a jar in two flip certainly one of those cut upside down and then tuck it. Click here: Mosquito Block for details.
Boil one cup of water and a single cup of sugar, you can add two glasses of great water. Enable the mixture cool. Insert in a teaspoon of dry yeast, then pour the mixture. Secure the snare . The mosquito will be drawn to the sugar, get caught, and also moan. You will have to change out your home-made solution.
Oscillating fans
mosquito can't fly properly contrary to the end. This might sound overly simple, but sometimes, easy is things you need. Twist your lover and see the mosquitoes scatter and ultimately quit.
Outdoor soap
Some soaps are all designed to repel mosquito. You will not bother When you wash such as pores and skin Armour Deep Woods Outdoor soap personally, nonetheless nevertheless, it will repel mosquito.
Essential oils
Crucial oils are said to repel mosquito, but they might not be as efficient as pesticides. Your very best option is an essential oil having lavender or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Other options include things like peppermint, lemongrass, cloves, and tree.
Coconut oil along with neem oil
A combination of neem oil and coconut oil, mixed together well with water, also may repel mosquitoes for up to half a day. Spray it upon your skin as a repellent.
Candles
Burning-lavender candles, or famous citronella, could help keep mosquitoes away, as they can't tolerate the odor.
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The Best Method To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes In Your Residence
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Mosquitoes are constant tiny biters--however it does not mean you can not get rid of these. Read this guidebook to discover the very best methods of getting rid of mosquito equally at house and lawn mower. Mosquitos range from being a hassle to carriers of diseases like Zika, West Nile, dengue, malaria, as well as more. You'll find various techniques to get rid of mosquito, from insecticides to alternatives that are natural and organic and natural. In the event you are uncomfortable with insect zappers, you're able to entice mosquitoes predators. If you prefer to use DEET, then you can create oils that are essential.
The Perfect Way to Get Rid of mosquitoes in Your Property
You're more inclined to possess a mosquitoes dilemma in your yard than on your residence but with them buzzing around during bedtime could be frustrating.
Mosquitoes buzzing round are more easy to spot throughout your day than in the nighttime. When it is getting late and also you also wish to track down them before they turn on flashlight, the lamp, or your own smartphone can make meals out of your skin and wait for them to be interested in the lighting.
Listed here are the best ways to repel the mosquito that have already hunkered down into your residence.
Chemical repellent
Implementing conventional chemical mosquitoes repellent can keep them. You need to have a look at services and products that comprise 30 to 50 percent DEET--that the golden standard element for mosquito repellent. In the past, there were several concerns which DEET wasn't harmless to use on human skin. But reviews have found that when applied DEET continues to generally meet safety requirements.
Deal with any openings
The very first measure would be currently patching any openings in both screens and doors. It won't do any good if you go as a result of a careful method to rid your property of mosquitoes merely to encourage them . So that it is sealed if you can see sunlight at the distance close to your door. There's a simple fixto buy a doorway hanger.
Mosquitoes netting
If you're someone who enjoys to sleep soundly with the windows look at taking a few mosquito netting to maintain yourself bite-free.
mosquitoes cubes
There are numerous means by which in which that you can get yourself a mosquitoes lure order an individual on the web, purchase a from the food shop or hardware store, and make your DIY-style. To generate your own, cut a bottle in halfflip certainly one of the trim half down and then tuck it. Going here: Mosquito Block reviews for details.
Boil one cup of plain water and one cup of sugar, then add 2 cups of water. Let the mixture cool for approximately 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Add in a tsp of active, dry yeast, then pour the mix into the trap. Secure the trap. The mosquitoes will likely be attracted towards the sugars get trapped, and moan. You'll have to change out your homemade solution.
Oscillating-fans
mosquitoes can not fly against the end. This may sound straightforward, but easy is things you demand. Twist your lover and see the mosquito scatter and ultimately stop trying.
External soap
Some external soaps have been specially designed to repel mosquito. When you bathe with natural soap you will not irritate , but it is going to repel mosquitoes.
Crucial oils
Crucial oils have been thought to repel mosquitoes, nevertheless they may possibly well perhaps not be as effective as pesticides. Your very best option is a critical oil having oil or lavender of eucalyptus oil. Alternatives include things like cloves, peppermint, lemongrass, and tree.
Coconut oil along with neem oil
A blend of coconut oil and neem oil, mixed with water, also can repel mosquito for as much as half a day. Spray it on your skin as a organic repellent.
Candles
Burning-lavender candles, or citronella, will keep mosquito off, as they can not endure the odor.
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