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by Jon
Thu Aug 25, 2022 1:41 am
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: getting rid of angry wasps in unused car door?
Replies: 2
Views: 947

Re: getting rid of angry wasps in unused car door?

All taken care of. I carefully watched exactly where they were entering the area between the doors, then quickly sprayed into the area with insecticide and backed away. Almost immediately, wasps began exiting and most were groggy and some falling to the ground almost instantly. After an hour, I ...
by Jon
Wed Aug 24, 2022 12:07 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: getting rid of angry wasps in unused car door?
Replies: 2
Views: 947

getting rid of angry wasps in unused car door?

I have an unused car at my residence that I keep around for parts for another car. Yesterday, when I went to open the rear driver's side car door, at least a dozen wasps came out from within the area between the door and frame. I got away just in time to avoid stings, but then had to wait until dark ...
by Jon
Wed Aug 17, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: preseving a southern black widow?
Replies: 2
Views: 1192

Re: preseving a southern black widow?

Thanks. Well, that was one preservation method I had considered, but I read that there is color fading of the spots over time (red becoming yellow, for example). My thought was actually to freeze dry it, either at STP or under vacuum. I did this with Monarch caterpillars several years back and they ...
by Jon
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: Open Topics
Topic: preseving a southern black widow?
Replies: 2
Views: 1192

preseving a southern black widow?

Recently encountered a female southern black widow after removing my lawnmower cover. First time ever encountering one in my yard. I currently have it in a sample jar and I have been feeding it small prey.

At some point, I want to try and preserve it. Although I have some ideas in mind, I'll ...