"And that gets rid of wasps?"
Gertrude nodded. "It repels any pest that flies."
She was full of outdoorsy, garden knowledge and, though it seemed odd, I gave it a try.
The next day, a knock came at my door. I answered, greeted by my ex, the airline pilot, making a liar out of the welcome mat.
I pushed past him, snatched the baggie from where it hung, and flung it in the trash.
I knew it was too good to be true.