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Post by alandmor on May 11, 2019 7:07:50 GMT -8
Get rid of those bugs as soon as possible. Call exterminators because the bugs will increase in number and then it might become difficult for you to get rid of them. Professionals like xxxx are experts and will try their best to control them. These may be a "nuisance pest" in a dwelling but are not harmful and I doubt they could reproduce indoors.
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Post by alandmor on Feb 21, 2019 6:55:54 GMT -8
Generally "rare" is our subjective opinion based on how often we come across species. If the population levels of any insect was really very low they would probably have become extinct long ago. Almost everything will actually be reasonably abundant at the right place and time, but we may not be able to find them, partly for the reasons Leroy stated. Also their behaviour may make them hard to find, for example moth species that very rarely come to light - they are there but we don't see them, so we think they are rare. Adam. I must confess, I am a collector. I began collecting in the mid-1950's. Now, I design build, market and ship to a global market the equipment used by professional and amateur entomologists. I am indirectly responsible for the death of billions of insects every year. However, automobile manufactures produce the best and most efficient means to kill insects, mamauls (Big and small, including humans), birds, bugs, arthropods, and dumb ass politicans, the Automobile. Need I say anymore? It would be easier to change the course of the Mississippi River than explain this to a female politician. Two more sections on collecting rare, local and endangered species and trapping from "A Code of Conduct for Collecting Insects and Other Invertebrates". The entire guide can be found at the following link: www.amentsoc.org/publications/online/collecting-code.html2.0 Collecting - Rare, local and Endangered Species It is illegal to collect certain listed invertebrate species or forms except under licence from the relevant authority. Other taxa listed as being of 'Conservation Concern' should not be collected except with the utmost restraint. A pair of specimens of any such taxon should be considered sufficient for a personal collection. Species in greatest danger should not be collected at all for this purpose. The taking of larger or annually repeated samples may, however, be justifiable for bona fide scientific study, if it can be reasonably expected to have no damaging effects on the population. The collection of rare or local species from sites where they are already known to occur does not generally provide useful data and should be avoided, except for the purpose of survey or other scientific study. Newly discovered localities for rare species should be reported to the appropriate conservation organisations, records centres and organisers of recording schemes (see 5.2). 3.0 Collecting - Trapping The catch in a trap should be released after being examined, except for any specimens that must be killed for voucher purposes or for an ecological or other scientific study. The release should be made in the same locality, but away from the immediate trap site. The catch should preferably be kept in cool shady conditions and then released at dusk. If this is not possible, it should be released in long grass, or other cover; not on lawns or other exposed surfaces. Anaesthetics are harmful and should not be used. Live trapping, for instance in traps filled with egg-tray material, is always to be preferred to the killing of the catch. Unwanted invertebrates should not be fed to fish, birds or other animals. If a trap used for scientific purposes is found to be catching rare or local species unnecessarily it should be re-sited. Traps and lights should be sited with care so as not to annoy or confuse other people or to waste police time.
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Post by alandmor on Feb 15, 2019 8:19:50 GMT -8
One section from the widely cited guide to good practices in insect collecting: "A Code of Conduct for Collecting Insects and Other Invertebrates", first published in 1969; revised and re-issued in 1987; revised and re-issued in 2002 as: Invertebrate Link (JCCBI), 2002, British Journal of Entomology and Natural History 15(1), 1-6. The entire guide can be found at the link below: www.amentsoc.org/publications/online/collecting-code.html====================================== 1.0 Collecting - General No more specimens than are strictly required for a specific purpose should be captured or killed. Remember that even an apparently common species may be locally vulnerable. Individuals of readily identified species, particularly butterflies, should not be killed, nor removed from the wild, unless required as voucher specimens or for scientific or educational study. If they are not needed for such purposes, they should be examined while alive and then released near the place of capture. If the accumulation of scientific data is not a specific aim, consideration should be given to photography as an alternative to collecting, especially for macrolepidoptera. Species that do not occur in abundance should not be taken year after year from the same locality. Specimens for exchange or disposal to other entomologists should be taken sparingly, and preferably not at all. Invertebrates should not be collected from the wild for sale or other commercial purposes, including the manufacture of jewellery, or for purely ornamental display. If specimens are sold from captive-bred stock or from old collections, they should be accompanied by data, including details of provenance. When obtaining early stages by collecting leaf-mines, galls, seed heads etc., never take all that can be found. Leave as many as possible to allow the population to survive. Do as little damage to the habitat as possible. Adequate records, as indicated in article 5.1, should always be kept. Collections should be properly housed, so as to prevent deterioration or damage by pests. The future value of every collection should be safeguarded. The owner's will should provide for the appointment of a scientific executor, who can offer the collection to a learned society or a museum.
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Post by alandmor on Jan 23, 2019 7:57:01 GMT -8
Hello, I sent you a personal message regarding your stock clearance.
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Post by alandmor on Dec 28, 2018 8:02:52 GMT -8
Bananas ripen very quickly in the tropics. Find the ripest ones you can and put them in a sealed bag or container for ca. 24 hours and should be good to go. Bringing bait with you usually isn't necessary or a good idea. I've always added some beer to the mix and never had any issues.
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Post by alandmor on Nov 30, 2018 14:37:16 GMT -8
Thought some would find this overview by Mike Ferro, Clemson University, of interest "Excruciating Minutia Concerning Practices of Pinning, Pointing, and Labeling, etc." It also includes web links for suppliers of the pins and glues mentioned. Happy pinning, pointing and labeling! ECN_2018_Handout.pdf (432.22 KB)
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Post by alandmor on Nov 25, 2018 10:29:46 GMT -8
I just heard I will be moth trapping in the Cardamon mountains (South Cambodia), Luang Prabang (Laos), and several other very unique high elevation locations too. New species for Cambodia may turn up. All the neighbouring countries such as Vietnam, Laos and Thailand count 35 to 50 species of Saturniidae. And Cambodia about 16 as far as I know. I do not believe it. It must be a lack of observation. Unless that many species obey the border from all sides. And thank you Mr. Nabokov for your awesome and elaborate post. From my background research modern day Cambodia is very safe but still has the same problems associated with rich tourists in relatively poor countries. But most tourist attacks appear to be "just" theft, so I guess it is still a cut above countries where they will just murder you instead of rob you Besides that, landmines, venomous snakes and malaria I should be okay I hope You could contact Santi Collard (on Facebook) about collecting in Luang Prabang, Laos. He has an insect business based there I believe. Also some YouTube videos: Sounds like a fun trip.
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Post by alandmor on Sept 14, 2018 13:22:13 GMT -8
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Post by alandmor on Sept 9, 2018 12:49:17 GMT -8
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Post by alandmor on Sept 9, 2018 12:47:37 GMT -8
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Post by alandmor on Aug 29, 2018 7:34:02 GMT -8
It is a color laser printer? Check your printer settings. Should have settings that you can change based on paper type, print quality, bonding temperature etc. that may give better results. Haven't noticed that with the HP glossy labels I did but can't say I checked either.
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Post by alandmor on May 9, 2018 8:01:43 GMT -8
Hi Michel,
Sent you a personal message.
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Post by alandmor on May 9, 2018 7:49:25 GMT -8
I agree, a beating sheet and net are probably the best way to get started.
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Post by alandmor on Apr 29, 2018 6:40:30 GMT -8
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Post by alandmor on Apr 27, 2018 7:28:20 GMT -8
The very basics would be:
Papilionidae - butterfly net Charaxes - butterfly bait traps Cerambycidae - net, beating sheet, MV/blacklight w/sheet Sphingidae - MV/blacklight w/sheet
These groups aren't my specialty and I'm sure others could offer more specifics about each.
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