Off Topic 2015

[Psyblast]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Wasps/Bees in general....when you kill them,seems like this happens:

Wasps release a pheromone when they're killed that alerts the rest of the nest that danger is nearby and it's time to swarm.

[BurghFan]

Re: Off Topic 2015

I'm feeling bad about killing bugs again lol, but why? Wasps have been invading my apartment in a bad way, every day when I wake up I check the windows and kill about 15 of 'em. FIFTEEN! Throughout the day I usually kill another 10. I've gone outside at night and sprayed the cracks and crevices with wasp/hornet spray, doesn't seem to slow them down (can't locate any nests).

The reason I kinda feel bad is they aren't actually doing anything to me. They'll be in the apartment for several hours while I sleep and they just hang out around the windows, probably trying to get back out. I don't know what draws them in, I've tried a few things to no avail, but the fact they aren't attacking me or the dog makes me feel a little bad about slaughtering every last one that makes an appearance.

What if I become their friend? Is it possible to train wasps like troops to order hits on the neighbors I don't like? Could I become some sort of super villain by training wasps to carry out my bidding?

Probably a nest somewhere or they're building one possibly in the walls. Either that or they're just looking for someplace warm as the weather begins to cool. You should try to contact your landlord and have them send someone over to do a thorough search and find out where they're getting in at.

I don't care so much about bugs, they have to go! Flys, I'd try to let them out,but they never seem to go! I open door for them,and they just fly right past it and stay inside. Other than that, if it's those annoying big ones,I'll get rid of them.

Only things I really like near the house are birds and squirrels. If I buy bread and don't finish the entire thing by time it's about to expire,I'd just throw the extras outside for them to eat. It got to the point where they love hanging around now which is a cool thing I think,cause they don't fly away as often even if I'm like 5 feet from them. There's like an entire community living in a single tree in the back lol. Used to have a spot that was perfect for a birds nest(no cat could ever get to it) and for years,around same time,the exact same type of bird use to built its nest in that same spot. Never got scared even if I walked right past it. That one loved eating scraps of bread too.

Probably the same pair. Birds will often return to the same nesting spot year after year.

[l3ulvl]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Wasps release a pheromone when they're killed that alerts the rest of the nest that danger is nearby and it's time to swarm.

This is one of the reasons I windex my window after squishing a dozen of them against it, then either toss the carcasses in the trash and take it out (if the garbage is full) or flush them down the toilet, I even rinse off the flyswatter

It's bugging me that I can't find the source of what is luring them inside, I don't have sugary drinks or any of the other stuff they say to avoid, anyone have success with the baggie of water with a penny in it trick? Nothing else has worked, I'm open to anything

[Majingir]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Probably the same pair. Birds will often return to the same nesting spot year after year.

Ya, I figured it probably was the same ones. Was cool to have for all those years, cause they never got scared or anything, and eventually there'd be the baby birds flying around too. Fed them too,so it was like having pets without having to clean up after them lol.

If I ever did see a cat anywhere in the back,even if it wasn't looking for the birds,I'd chase it away anyways.

[BunnyHardaway]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Ketchup is the best condiment and that's the only acceptable answer as it pertains to this topic

[razorkaos]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Wasps release a pheromone when they're killed that alerts the rest of the nest that danger is nearby and it's time to swarm.

Every colony-structured society of bugs does that. Ants are the best example for us to see how it works. Yes, I've learned it through observation (and later read about that to confirm my theory).



When they go from a place to another, they make a trail, to indicate a safe route. If you kill one of the ants, the others will take a detour.



When i was a kid, and observed this, i thought "ants can smell death", and indeed i was right (to a degree).

Ketchup is the best condiment and that's the only acceptable answer as it pertains to this topic

Brown Mustard and Tare Sauce are better.

[razorkaos]

Re: Off Topic 2015

This is one of the reasons I windex my window after squishing a dozen of them against it, then either toss the carcasses in the trash and take it out (if the garbage is full) or flush them down the toilet, I even rinse off the flyswatter

It's bugging me that I can't find the source of what is luring them inside, I don't have sugary drinks or any of the other stuff they say to avoid, anyone have success with the baggie of water with a penny in it trick? Nothing else has worked, I'm open to anything

Citronella Candles



Works like a charm

[Smooth Pancakes]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Ketchup is the best condiment and that's the only acceptable answer as it pertains to this topic

Brown Mustard and Tare Sauce are better.

Tabasco sauce. You can put that stuff on and/or in literally anything.

[redsox4evur]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Just found out that my dad has a cousin from West Virginia who's cousin is Randy Moss. I'm claiming him as family now lol

He is something like your cousin twice removed or some **** like that. Also thanks for the memories, Randy.

[BurghFan]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Man ignites gas station trying to kill spider with lighter

Deathly afraid of them or not, this guy is still an idiot.

[countryboy]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Woman Jumps From Car After Seeing a Spider. Causes a crash

When it comes to spiders its everyone for themselves, no matter what

[Speedy]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Rocket League is the most addicting game I've ever played.

I tell myself I'm done in 15 minutes as I need to work on something and it's 1/2 hour later.

[Bmore Irish]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Speaking of insects:

http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/video/...flight-at-bwi/

I'm semi surprised BurghFan didn't catch me on this one, since spiders aren't insects at all.

[Gerg04]

Re: Off Topic 2015

Man ignites gas station trying to kill spider with lighter

Deathly afraid of them or not, this guy is still an idiot.

Haha the best part is he pulls the gasoline-spewing hose into the direct path of the flame.

Though I I'm not sure which is more egregious, that, or dude's tie

[bcruise]

Re: Off Topic 2015

I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get used to aholbert's new color for a long time.

He still has his OS staff position along with being a GC, right?