Infestations!

• October 27th, 2004 • • studio 4A •

I made the disturbing discovery the other day that my studio is being pestered by large roaches. You know the kind, the ones that crawl out and sit on something important while staring at you mockingly. Not only do I shudder in disgust at what of my drawing implements they might be skittering over at night, but more so at how long they’ve been doing it. I occasionally put a pen or paintbrush in my mouth; that’s one habit going down the drain REAL fast. Worse, they leave mouse-sized droppings ON MY WORK SURFACES. Of course you know, this means war.

On the plus side, I have started up two new projects despite the imposing threat of roach poop.

Back when I lived in Denton, I lived in at least one “iffy” joint of which other residents complained about roaches. Me, I kept my apartment crumb-free and sealed up all foodstuffs which left me seeing a maximum of one roach per year. I am curious as to what the little buggers are eating in my studio. Paint? Dried paper pulp balls? Chalk? What?? Reguardless of their interest, I can’t eliminate any studio items. The glue traps are set, and I am going to purchase a can of ZEP killer. That stuff is lethal: not only does it have a nice little straw spout that can aim into tiny crevices, but it sticks like glue.

I take it back, I can remove some items. I kept a number of boxes after moving which will no doubt do nothing but collect dust. That’s probably where my roach motel is. Except it’s the not the kind where they check in and don’t check out. Must get one of those as well. . .

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