"Why you dirty rat!" LOL, sorry, a quote doesn't soften the blow. Ever since they finally razed the burned used-to-be-a-house next door, we're getting them too. I told DH the stray cats farm them for amusement - they sure don't fix the problem. I haven't seen a mouse since the cats showed up though. I've found a few caterpillars on my Schlums (and other plants,) or should I say I've found 2 but lots of other signs of destruction. Inchworm type. Hard to find!!