Insects in My Pool
Insects in My Pool
Greetings. Every now and then, my pool is full of these tiny insects. Can someone tell me what they are? I hope they're not termites!
- livingplanet3
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Re: Insects in My Pool
These appear to be winged ants (called alates), which are the reproductive members of a colony -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuptial_flight
I've heard that in some areas, they often end up in pools, sometimes in large numbers. Apparently, they are attracted to the light reflecting off the surface.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuptial_flight
I've heard that in some areas, they often end up in pools, sometimes in large numbers. Apparently, they are attracted to the light reflecting off the surface.
Re: Insects in My Pool
Thank goodness! Are they harmless to my home's structure, or garden?
- wollastoni
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Re: Insects in My Pool
Yes ... but your pool is harmful to them...
Re: Insects in My Pool
I suppose you meant :” Yes…but your pool is harmful to them…” as they will die in it.
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Re: Insects in My Pool
Indeed !
Lost in translation again
Lost in translation again
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