Ask Me Help Desk

Ask Me Help Desk (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forum.php)
-   Pest Control (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=251)
-   -   Last Night, Some Sort of Small, Furry Animal, Gained Access to the Inside of My Home! (https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/showthread.php?t=445242)

  • Feb 12, 2010, 07:00 PM
    Clough
    There's something making noises under the bathroom floor again... :eek:
  • Feb 12, 2010, 07:08 PM
    Catsmine
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    There's something making noises under the bathroom floor again... :eek:

    Red Devil Lye causes the pipes to heat up as it dissolves the soap scum. It may be banned if you're on munincipal water, though.
  • Feb 12, 2010, 07:16 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/images...s/viewpost.gif
    There's something making noises under the bathroom floor again... :eek:
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Catsmine View Post
    Red Devil Lye causes the pipes to heat up as it dissolves the soap scum. It may be banned if you're on munincipal water, though.

    What is that concerning, please?

    Thanks!
  • Feb 12, 2010, 07:21 PM
    hheath541

    I think cats figures if the pipes heat up, the critter will leave.
  • Feb 12, 2010, 07:48 PM
    Catsmine
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by hheath541 View Post
    i think cats figures if the pipes heat up, the critter will leave.

    Right the first time, Hheath.
  • Feb 12, 2010, 07:53 PM
    hheath541

    yay, go me ^_^
  • Feb 12, 2010, 08:05 PM
    Clough
    But, how would I put that kind of stuff on vertical pipes, please?

    Thanks!
  • Feb 12, 2010, 08:31 PM
    hheath541

    You pour it down the drain, it makes it's own way through the pipes.
  • Feb 12, 2010, 10:10 PM
    Clough
    Won't using that sort of stuff damage the pipes, though?
  • Feb 12, 2010, 10:18 PM
    hheath541

    It's a chemical reaction between the build-up and the lye. If you have pvc pipes, it might not be a good idea. I don't think it would damage metal pipes, though.

    I get the impression that it's potentially dangerous to the water supply, which is why cats said it might be banned in your area.
  • Feb 13, 2010, 03:46 AM
    Catsmine
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    Won't using that sort of stuff damage the pipes, though?

    If they're anything but copper, yes it will. It was the very first drain cleaner, back when indoor plumbing was a new idea. It takes about 5 years to eat through galvanized, with pvc and black pipe, just don't.

    I was being a bit sardonic, Clough, but the unexpected heat will get your critters running. If you can get under your house, some rat poison will probably help more than heating the pipes.
  • Feb 13, 2010, 01:44 PM
    thisisit
    3 Attachment(s)

    I heard some critters, so I got out my camera...


    I've got more but will do 3 at a time
  • Feb 13, 2010, 01:47 PM
    thisisit
    3 Attachment(s)

    Kermit let his wild friend in and they had a little party,, and marshmellows for desert!
  • Feb 13, 2010, 01:49 PM
    thisisit
    3 Attachment(s)

    Yummy marshmellows!
  • Feb 13, 2010, 01:50 PM
    thisisit
    1 Attachment(s)

    Thank goodness Kermit closed the window after his friend left, he got it completely closed :)
  • Feb 13, 2010, 02:53 PM
    Catsmine

    How did you get the racoon to pose?
  • Feb 13, 2010, 03:09 PM
    Clough
    HA, HA, HA, HA, HA!! :p

    LMAO!! LOL!! That was funny as well as very creative, thisisit!!

    Thanks, I needed a good laugh!! :D
  • Feb 13, 2010, 03:10 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Catsmine View Post
    How did you get the racoon to pose?

    thisisit is a very interesting as well as captivating person! :)
  • Feb 13, 2010, 03:19 PM
    Clough
    I'm getting inspired to start a new thread about critters. Will be coming sometime in the near future...

    Need to get going now...

    Thanks!
  • Feb 13, 2010, 04:17 PM
    thisisit

    I'm glad you liked it, was hoping you'd get a laugh out of it :). The raccoon was a frequent visitor of mine a few years ago. She had a litter one spring and they all used to come beg for food. Marshmellows were a favorite, preferred most other treats.

  • All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:00 AM.