Chapter 18 Extreme Heat, Rat Infestation
Fleas are parasites with extremely strong survival abilities. They do not need eyes, but can use their antennae to sense the host's body temperature and find the most suitable place to bite.
Flea eggs are very difficult to eliminate and will fall everywhere as the host moves. No matter how you clean, as long as there are remaining flea eggs in the corners, they will immediately hatch into larvae when the temperature is right.
In order to eliminate the bacteria brought by rats, we did not use ice to cool down the house. The indoor temperature was around 40 or 50 degrees. No wonder there was no effect after using so many pesticides.
Jiang Si used the tip of his fingernail to pinch a flea to death. A moment later, he saw a second flea on his protective suit.
Dahei and Xiaohei are covered with fur and are wearing protective clothing specially made by grandma, but they are still the main targets of fleas. It is visible to the naked eye that more and more fleas are gathering on Dahei's body. Probably because he has not washed it clean, the flea eggs have hatched and can only keep biting the protective clothing to relieve the itching and pain.
Xiao Hei was too small and kept crying out in helpless voices that looked particularly pitiful.
Jiang Si frowned tightly and kept spraying insecticide.
Grandpa took out a razor and said, "Let's shave their fur. Otherwise, it will be difficult to deal with fleas hiding in their fur, and it will be difficult to apply medicine to them. Besides, dogs are prone to skin diseases and flea parasites."
"good."
Dahei lay obediently at his grandfather's feet. As the knife rose and fell, his red and swollen skin gradually became exposed. Xiaohei also had his fur shaved off by his father. Because he had been protected by his grandmother before, his skin condition was better.
Jiang Si felt a little itchy on his waist again, and was a little afraid that the fleas would suck the blood of the mice that was infected with pathogens and then transmit the plague bacteria to them.
Although the probability is small, it is not impossible.
Jiang Si remembered that she had bought all kinds of medicine, including streptomycin, which was specifically used to treat various types of plague and could effectively control the virus. She quickly found it from the pile of medicine in the space and asked the whole family to take it urgently.
But fleas in the house cannot be controlled, and taking medicine alone is not effective.
While Jiang was thinking of a solution, grandma dug out a large amount of mint ointment and smeared it on the whining Xiao Hei. As soon as it was applied, the fleas that were tightly attached to Xiao Hei's body flew away.
Jiang Si was stunned when she heard her grandmother suddenly say, "Sisi, I remember a Chinese medicine method for getting rid of fleas. Crush mint into water, add white vinegar, and sprinkle it around your home. It will repel insects. Furthermore, using it for bathing can prevent wound infections! It's all natural and pollution-free!"
Mint does have the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, dispelling wind and relieving itching. Perhaps it is also the nemesis of fleas?
Jiang Si took out the mint he bought at the Chinese medicine store and said, "Then let's give it a try."
The dangers outside are much greater than staying in this flea-infested house. You cannot leave this house unless it is absolutely necessary.
Therefore, fleas must be completely eliminated.
The mint and white vinegar disinfectant was boiling in the pot. Suddenly, Dahei stood up and roared loudly towards the outside of the yard gate.
“Woof woof woof——”
Jiang Si ran up to the second floor and hid by the window. He saw several men with bloodshot eyes approaching their courtyard wall quickly with hammers and hoes.
They were originally a group of glamorous college students. Suddenly, a global power outage occurred, and supplies in the city became more scarce. The college where the crowd gathered became the first battlefield for plundering other people's supplies.
No water, no electricity, no food, high temperature, panic, it's like everyone is being roasted on the fire.
The eight people in their dormitory had to rob a family to get enough food for the day.
Not knowing when the natural disaster would stop, they took their weapons and prepared to find a place with water, land, a wide view and good defense to survive.
Lu Daji has been to the Longquan Forest Nature Reserve and bought some drinking water at a store in Longquan Village.
When people mentioned it, he immediately thought of Jiang Sijia.
The single-family house is in an excellent location. Except for an abandoned house, all other houses in the village can be seen below. It is undoubtedly their best choice now.
After walking for seven or eight hours under the scorching sun, they finally reached Longquan Village when they reached the end of their rope.
At first glance, Jiang Si's house did not disappoint their expectations. It was the only "luxurious" house in the village that had not been destroyed or occupied.
But they didn't think about it, how could Jiang Sijia be a good person if he could stay out of trouble in such a situation?
Lu Daji licked the dried blood and smiled smugly, "Let's go inside, eat and drink our fill, then go explore the village and gather more food. Anyone who dares not give us food will be killed."
If others don't go to hell, they will go to hell. Robbery and murder are no longer surprising to everyone.
Everyone nodded in unison, their eyes fixed on the two-meter-high wall of Jiang Si's house. Their empty and numb expressions also had a bit of scarlet madness.
Anyone who dares to stop us will be killed.
The courtyard wall of my house only has two layers of cement and red bricks. After a few hammer strikes, there will definitely be a big hole.
Jiang Linhai held up a nail gun and shouted downstairs, "Sisi, what should we do?"
Jiang Si took out his pistol, aimed at Lu Daji, who was in the lead, and replied, "Dad, there's no need to go out. I can handle it right away."
Lu Daji raised his hammer high, "One hammer!"
"Bang--"
Gunshots pierced the sky, and warm blood splashed on everyone's astonished faces.
Lu Daji fell heavily, and a large deep red hole appeared on his head.
Just now—that was a gun!
This family has guns!
Terror spread throughout their bodies in an instant, and everyone looked up in fear.
At the second-floor window, Jiang Si raised his gun with a cold look in his eyes, as if he was about to find the next target and shoot the second bullet, scaring them into running away.
Only two bullets were used in one day. Jiang Si touched the pistol and shook her head regretfully. She wished she had an arsenal.
Suddenly, she glanced away and saw Qin Shen standing silently in front of the dilapidated house that was gnawed by rats, looking at her quietly.
His dark eyes gleamed with tiny diamonds, and I wonder if he was planning to take over their family.
Jiang Si raised an eyebrow and stared back at him. Only then did Qin Shen withdraw his gaze, leave the house and walk towards the forest.
Maybe...he's going to look for prey?
What if he can't find his prey...
Jiang Si frowned. The surveillance camera couldn't be used, so he had to think of a way to be on guard against him.
Mint and white vinegar insecticide is very effective. The fleas are gone wherever it is sprayed.
But a pot of mint and white vinegar is too little insecticide.
After disinfecting the entire house, I still have to cook at least a dozen pots.
Moreover, we have to be on guard against the reappearance of rats and the counterattack of fleas tonight.
After all the mint in Jiang Si's space was used up, they could only make two more pots. Just when everyone was worried, their mother said, "There's a mint patch behind Qian Shou's house. They use it to make sachets and mint tea to sell to tourists. I don't know if they still have any."
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