In a message dated 9/4/2008 1:48:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, totototo@telus.net writes: The classic remedy is a soak in insecticide containing a wetting agent so it penetrates into the hollowed out bulbs. Hotwater treatment also works, but isn't practical at home. I have also watched people remove the bulb fly with a knitting needle, crochet hook, or bent paper clip. Bill Lee **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals/…)