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Bajou
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Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1578
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 12:32 pm: | 
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/5263456.stm |
Scully
Citizen
Username: Scully
Post Number: 946
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 12:54 pm: |
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'The species of midges that are known to spread the virus are normally found in warmer parts of Europe'
Global warming?
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Eats Shoots & Leaves
Citizen
Username: Mfpark
Post Number: 3587
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 2:10 pm: |
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Eating too many grape popsicles? |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1582
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 3:02 pm: |
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I guess it sounds like Dengue fever for sheep. Well I tell you if those midges can suddenly survive in Denmark then we are in trouble here. |
Dave
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Username: Dave
Post Number: 10529
Registered: 4-1997
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 3:05 pm: |
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there must be some way to tie this to a terror plot |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1583
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 4:25 pm: |
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These midges are regular midges but there are fundamentalist midges. See the difference
First description of a regular midge:
Midges
SIZE: From 3/16 to 1/2 inch (5-12.7mm)
COLOR: Pale
DESCRIPTION: Name applies to mosquito-like flies in the family Chironomidae. They are different from mosquitoes in that female midges don't bite; males have large, bushy antennae. Adults produce a high-pitched humming sound when they swarm.
HABITAT: Adults frequently collect in large swarms in late afternoon or evening near streams, ponds, and lakes. They are often attracted to outdoor lights of houses close to these swarming sites.
LIFE CYCLE: Midges breed chiefly in water, but some develop in decaying vegetation, manure, or under the bark of trees. Because larvae occur in huge numbers in water, they are an important source of food for many species of fish. Adults emerge in the spring, frequently in large numbers.
TYPE OF DAMAGE: Although they do not bite, the adults can be a severe nuisance simply by their numbers.
CONTROL: Nearly impossible since streams, ponds and lakes cannot (and should not) be treated with insecticides to control these flies. Fogging for adults is not practical.
INTERESTING FACTS: Often mistaken for mosquitoes. The difference is that female mosquitoes do bite; female midges do not.
And know the fundamentalist midgahadeens:
Midgahadeens:
SIZE: From 3/14 to 1/2 inch (4-17.7mm) note they are slightly smaller:
COLOR: Pale to black and close examination reveals a tatoo on their left shoulder and with extreme cases a pierced wing.
DESCRIPTION: Name applies to mosquito-like flies in the family Chironomidae. They are different from mosquitoes and midges in that female midges don't bite but female midgahadeens will poop on you which makes mosquitos go crazy for you; males have large, bushy antennae (or they'd like to think so)which they are very proud of . Adults produce a high-pitched humming sound (lalalalalala) when they swarm to humm twice a day towards the jungle.
HABITAT: Adults frequently collect in large swarms in late afternoon or evening near streams, ponds, and lakes, churches, moshees, mosques, temples, markets, planes, bars, pubs, bunnies, centannis. They are often attracted to outdoor lights of certain tiki bars of houses close to these swarming sites or near Ivy Hills.
LIFE CYCLE: Midges breed chiefly in water, hot tubs, pools, decks of cool ships, but some develop in decaying vegetation (my back yard), manure (Do I know you), or under the bark of trees (big as*ed trees). Because larvae occur in huge numbers in water or at the movie theater or frankly anywhere in Maplewood village on any evening after 6PM, they are an important source of food for many species of fish (If I find out the species we will built a tank and feed the fishes regularly). Adults emerge in the spring after they lost the 20 pounds of winter fat and frequently head to the gym for three session in large numbers.
TYPE OF DAMAGE: Although they do not bite, the females will trash your reputation by humming behind your back and one or two of them will even go and fly around with your husband. However their mission is to get you pooped on as much as possible. You will not be aware and think all is fine until the real mosquitos get you.
CONTROL: Nearly impossible since streams, ponds, and lakes, churches, moshees, mosques, temples, markets, planes, bars, pubs, bunnies, centannis cannot (and should not) be treated with insecticides to control these flies. Fogging for adults is not practical. Adults already do plenty that start with f
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Joanne G
Citizen
Username: Joanne
Post Number: 531
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 5:13 pm: |
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Joanne G
Citizen
Username: Joanne
Post Number: 532
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 5:25 pm: |
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Seriously, it sounds nasty and troublesome. My references indicate that it is an animal disease that affect (and kills) our food herds: cattle, sheep, goats and deer. Can be transmitted via blood, semen, stool; can be transmitted mother to embryo. I'm not sure if it really safe to eat an infected animal or the child born from an infected parent. Even dogs can get it -esp preg bitches. http://www.fao.org/AG/AGAINFO/subjects/en/health/diseases-cards/bluetongue.html
Ick. |
Bajou
Citizen
Username: Bajou
Post Number: 1587
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 5:44 pm: |
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Who are you calling a pregnant bitch!! |
Joanne G
Citizen
Username: Joanne
Post Number: 537
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 6:15 pm: |
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certainly not you!!!!!  |
Calliope
Citizen
Username: Calliope
Post Number: 987
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 6:16 pm: |
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or the child born from an infected parent.
Ummmm, Joanne, have you been reading "A Modest Proposal" again?
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Maybe this changes my mind about a trip to OZ |
Joanne G
Citizen
Username: Joanne
Post Number: 538
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 6:27 pm: |
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Nope, hadn't heard of the book until now - will go look for it!!!!
Seriously, for a moment: I am a member of a rurally-based discussion group, and msot members have a farming link of some kind. (Not me, I'm a transplanted city girl) So we tend to talk about things that affect crops, herds, and the marketing of such. We're pretty proud of Australia's relatively disease free status as a food source. So this topic got me thinking of how you can (or can't) continue to safeguard the foodlines and the grazing industry.
I guess there are times when it is very useful to remain vegetarian (I'm not, at this time) or eat kosher (which I do).
(BTW, Min says Hi MOL now let me go back to bed where it's warm...!) |
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