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Mr. George N.M. (a.k.a. r. Monsson), and Mr. Gewoon, I. k., George strange that we never met back then. Ships in the night? SLAG.

Jer, Muscles do the pumping. Probably mainly by peristalsis.(check peristalsis in google, it gives a good explanation). The cells in the insects' plumbing channels also use that method to move things along. Insect blood is called hemolymph. The oxygen is dissolved in the hemolymph and it is exchanged for carbon dioxide. The CO2 exits the insect through the spiracles. This breathing system is not particularly efficient, and that limits the size that insects can grow these days. In the carboniferous age the percentage of oxygen was much greater, (about 30%) so insects, were much larger. I seem to remember that dragon flies could be three feet long. (I'm too lazy to look it up, at this moment). So lighting up a smoke, in that era, could set off a forest fire. Regards, Herr, Good Guy. 5%and insects, therein, were much larger. I seem to remember that dragon flies could be three feet long. I'm too lazy to look it up, at this moment.

Frosty, Good man, Concerned about snakes in the lower 48? Use boots and snake chaps. But you could make friends with the snakes? SLAG.

SLAG here. JHCC, You are grammatically correct. And I cannot but agree on your Latin analysis. But spiracles is the adopted term used entomologists and other scientists. Frosty's phrase "hearing thingies" is wrong and I regret that. The spiracles, most insects use are for respiration. Most species do not have lungs but 'breathe' through their spiracles. I consulted Google's "co-pilot" My question was "What do insects "breath" air through." Copilot's answer, ""Insects have a fascinating way of obtaining oxygen without lungs. Unlike humans, they lack lungs and do not transport oxygen through a circulatory system. Instead, their respiratory system relies on a simple gas exchange process. Here’s how it works: Spiracles: Insects have external openings called spiracles. These spiracles act as muscular valves and allow air to enter their bodies. Think of spiracles like tiny breathing holes along an insect’s abdomen. Tracheae: Once air enters through the spiracles, it leads to the internal respiratory system, which consists of a network of tubes called tracheae. These tracheae are like a sponge, allowing oxygen to bathe the insect’s tissues. Tracheae deliver oxygen directly to the cells. Carbon Dioxide Removal: As insects engage in metabolic processes, they produce carbon dioxide as a waste product. This waste exits their bodies through the same spiracles." " Insect sound generation is another matter. Insects have a great number of ways to make sound. For example, grass hoppers rub their legs. Etc. I hope this note clears up the confusion. Regards to all. I remain, SLAG.

Herr, Frosty, The technical word for insect "hearing thingies" if spiracles. Oil on the water surface "softens" the water on the surface so the insect cannot stand on the surface tension water molecules. Cheers, SLAG '

Hi Mr. Dragon. Frosy, and Scott N.C., It's nice to be back. Fruit flies are a nuisance. Here are a few ways to deal with them. The obvious solution is to clean the kitchen (sweep and damp mop). Wipe the counter tops. That gets rid of the crumbs that build up. Also, clean out the garbage cans regularly, and dry out any standing water. Ideally, keep the trash containers out of the kitchen, or, better yet, outside the house. The flies love feeding in the trash, and/or standing water. Keeping grocery produce in the refrigerator also helps. But you all knew all of that. For trapping and killing fruit flies, get some beer or, a vinegar and water, solution add a drop of dish detergent to the beer or water solution. Get some small glass containers (shot glasses work best for me). Also, get some Kling film. Fill the glass with the liquid. The fill level should be 50% full. Completely cover the glass top. Now put some holes into the center of the film. You can do this by using a toothpick. But I have developed a better way to accomplish that. Get some matches. Strike one of them and let the head burn out then, quickly blow out the flame. Quickly touch the hot match head in several places in the film. It makes neat holes. The reason we make the holes toward the center, (and not near the rim), is that the lured, and trapped flies walk along the inner rim trying to get out. They rarely walk near the center of the film and escape. Eventually they tire or touch the liquid, and drown. The small amount of detergent lowers the surface tension of the liquid, and the flies readily fall through the water surface and sink. Use several traps where the flies congregate. Renew the traps every 2 or 3 days. A heavy infestation can be cleaned up in a week to nine days. It really works. While you are exterminating, why not kill drain flies too. Use a Chlorox-water, one to three dilution, solution to wipe out the inside of the drain walls, about 4 or5 inches. Do it periodically. It, also, kills any microorganisms in the slimy film. Hope that helps, Good Guy. Regards to you and all the rest of the site denizens. SLAG.

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SLAG here, Just got the revolting news. Sad, but he had a life well lived, a boon and asset to this community and many others, and all who knew him. Regards, SLAG.

Herr, Frosty, I just got back on the site and got the news of your unfortunate accident. I have warned many curlers to not resort to battle axes in the rink. Too melodramatic. But no one listens to me. Get well real soon. We need you, as well as Deb and the hounds. Best wishes, Dan. a.k.a. SLAG.

Tmph, Outstanding knife. As per usual. Great job. SLAG.

SLAG here, All the best for all you iron bangers for 2023. This new year should be better than last year. Best regards to everyone! SLAG & Marg*, *the Marvelous.

Make contact with the Salt Fork Craftsmen Blacksmith Ok folks. Click on the browse "plug" found on top left of the page. Go to the bottom of that page and locate, U.S., then Salt Forge entry and click it. They should be able to assist you. SLAG.

Sir, Your tree is beautiful and highly creative. Just My opinion, (and it counts!), SLAG.

Folks, I have been using chalk on files ever since my high school days in the late eighteen hundreds. Why? because it lubricates what I am filing, but more importantly, it slows the file from filling up with metallic filings. Even if that happens, the clogged-up file is still easier to clean, if it had been used with chalk, (with a file card, preferably). Worn or terminally plugged up files can be bought dirt cheap and cleaned up with the acid (then base), treatment. I described the procedure a while back. Or, it can be sent out to businesses that provide that service for a small fee. (search this site for their names). There are numerous you tube videos that, also, describe the procedure. Hope that helps, Monsieur SLAG.