@ Lady Rain -> hang tough, girl! Duke needs more training, i guess. .... maybe getting him to annoy hubby might solve two problems with one stroke (of evil). <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin1.gif" alt="" />
as for the insects, wish i can help u out there. those that sold u the house are irresponsible lots to not tell u about the cellar (which reminds me a lot about one underneath Rivellon).