digitS'
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They go thru a number of changes as they grow up.
Still . . . i am willing to just rely on line drawings:
Steve
Still . . . i am willing to just rely on line drawings:
Steve
So what are these little buggers?
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Them ther buggers ehr apheez!
There seems to be a different kind of aphid for every different kind of plant, and some of them take on a different color on a different kind of plant, like chameleons, only oooooooooooooooogleeeeeeeeeeeerr! Sticky and slimier too! Only park your car under them if you want your car to be too ugly for a thief to steal. See? Aphids are good for something
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There seems to be a different kind of aphid for every different kind of plant, and some of them take on a different color on a different kind of plant, like chameleons, only oooooooooooooooogleeeeeeeeeeeerr! Sticky and slimier too! Only park your car under them if you want your car to be too ugly for a thief to steal. See? Aphids are good for something
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chickenwhisperer
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Its a Celestron Hand-held USB microscope model #44300Smiles said:
20-400x magnification
clicks pics but not videos(tho I believe they make a video model too)
I suggest getting yourself a usb extension cord because this needs to be plugged in to the computer to work(again, there prolly is a wireless model out there)
It pops up a window on your screen when you use it, and it has one button to click pics and a dial to adjust magnification, it also has built in led lights.
Comes with a disc to install on computer, and away you go.
Got this one for i think around $100 a few years ago at Frys.
Itsa lotta fun, might i suggest looking up your nose when you get one
Might i suggest NOT looking at a cut on your hand, you will never feel clean again
PS- I bought this to accurately sex my baby tarantulas when I was breeding them a couple years ago.
Umm, heres a pic of it...
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ummm?? breeding trantulas? I got shivers !!
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Wow very interesting, never even heard of such a thing! Cool, sounds like a nerdy thing i would really be into!
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Ha! Me too.NwMtGardener said:
bobm
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When I worked at a Univercity with a photomicroscope ... at the high powers, one can see genetic material, etc. inside a stained tissue slice on a microscope slide. When you turn the focus knob in and out fairly fast on a single cell, you can actually feel motion while you are sitting and looking in the eye pieces. Akin to if you were in a 3D Star Wars flying in outer space and the stars just wiz by.
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Lol, which thing is that, The usb scope or breeding spiders?Smiles said:
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Haha, the scope is my interest...however, spiders are ok with me
There is very little doubt that what you have are aphids. Which there is no easy way to say this but they are evil little garden killers! Don't fret, there are plenty of ways to deal with them immediately. Here's a list of different options you got to deal with aphids
Check plants: Monitor plants a few times a week, especially in the rapid growth phase of the plant, to catch infestations early. Once leaves have curled, it can be difficult to get rid of the aphids since the curled leaves protect them from natural predators and insecticides. Check undersides of leaves and clip leaves from several different areas of a tree. Also check for natural predators of aphids (ladybugs, lacewings, and syrphid flies) as this may mean your aphid population can be controlled without intervention. If you see a large number of ants around your plants and crawling up your trees, this is a good sign there are aphids present. Ants ward off natural aphid enemies, so ant control is an important aspect of aphid control.
Biological Control Methods: Parasitic wasps (small wasps that are harmless to humans) are the best for killing aphids. They lay an egg inside an aphid, where the larvae eat the aphid from the inside. Ladybugs eat aphids whole, and you can purchase these wholesale, but they can dissipate quickly. Natural enemies work best in small yards and are great pest killers in a garden.
Natural Control Methods: A strong stream of water sprayed on a hearty plant or tree will knock aphids off and wash away honeydew. The aphids will be unable to return to the plant. Pruning new infested growth and removing badly infested plants can reduce populations. Aphids on house or other small plants can be removed by wiping leaves with a damp cloth. Some essential oils can also be effective aphid controllers. Natural botanical insecticides are also available and can be extremely toxic and must be used with care.
Insecticidal Control: There are products available that are effective in controlling aphid populations, especially good when other methods alone are not working and many use natural ingredients to accomplish the control. Insecticidal soap damages the protective coating of soft-bodied insects, leading to dehydration. Aphid sprays with horticultural oils smother the insects on contact but certain oils must be used at certain times, so always read package information.
Check plants: Monitor plants a few times a week, especially in the rapid growth phase of the plant, to catch infestations early. Once leaves have curled, it can be difficult to get rid of the aphids since the curled leaves protect them from natural predators and insecticides. Check undersides of leaves and clip leaves from several different areas of a tree. Also check for natural predators of aphids (ladybugs, lacewings, and syrphid flies) as this may mean your aphid population can be controlled without intervention. If you see a large number of ants around your plants and crawling up your trees, this is a good sign there are aphids present. Ants ward off natural aphid enemies, so ant control is an important aspect of aphid control.
Biological Control Methods: Parasitic wasps (small wasps that are harmless to humans) are the best for killing aphids. They lay an egg inside an aphid, where the larvae eat the aphid from the inside. Ladybugs eat aphids whole, and you can purchase these wholesale, but they can dissipate quickly. Natural enemies work best in small yards and are great pest killers in a garden.
Natural Control Methods: A strong stream of water sprayed on a hearty plant or tree will knock aphids off and wash away honeydew. The aphids will be unable to return to the plant. Pruning new infested growth and removing badly infested plants can reduce populations. Aphids on house or other small plants can be removed by wiping leaves with a damp cloth. Some essential oils can also be effective aphid controllers. Natural botanical insecticides are also available and can be extremely toxic and must be used with care.
Insecticidal Control: There are products available that are effective in controlling aphid populations, especially good when other methods alone are not working and many use natural ingredients to accomplish the control. Insecticidal soap damages the protective coating of soft-bodied insects, leading to dehydration. Aphid sprays with horticultural oils smother the insects on contact but certain oils must be used at certain times, so always read package information.
