BajaNomad - More Stupid Stuff from Steve

More Stupid Stuff from Steve

Bajatripper - 12-1-2011 at 09:50 PM

Early the other morning, around 0400, I couldn't sleep so I was up reading in my living room. At some point, I was joined by a "moscorron," one of those big, black bumblebees we have down here. Since I had the living room doors open, the light must have awoken him early so he came over to start his day. I tried ignoring him for a while, but eventually worried that he might bump into me on one of his endless laps around the light fixture.

I decided to get up, turn off the light, and go into another room until he went away.

That was when I made an interesting discovery: these bumblebees can't fly in the dark. In fact, they are totally vetigo in the dark. When I turned off the light, he would drop like lead to the floor. When I turned on the light again, he would get up and start flying around once more, only to "drop and give me ten" at the flip of the switch.

I have to admit, it was entertaining for a while. Then I went back to bed.

Pompano - 12-1-2011 at 09:55 PM

I once did a similar thing in reverse...with a bat hanging on the rock wall next to our bed.

Co-pilot did not approve.

Islandbuilder - 12-1-2011 at 09:55 PM

Wow. Good times!

but actually, kinda interesting. Thanks for sharing the results of your research.

redhilltown - 12-1-2011 at 11:30 PM

I know a few humans I wish this trick would work on...

DanO - 12-2-2011 at 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by redhilltown
I know a few humans I wish this trick would work on...

Ain't that the truth.

Bugman - 12-2-2011 at 04:58 PM

Hence the "bumble" part of the name..... :spingrin:

KASHEYDOG - 12-2-2011 at 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by Bugman
Hence the "bumble" part of the name..... :spingrin:

KASHEYDOG - 12-2-2011 at 06:01 PM

Come to think of it...... I used to do the same with the kelp flies. When they come into the house at night they're attracted to the lights. Just turn a light on outside and the lights off in the house and they all go outside. Then close up all the screens and doors and turn the lights back on. You're good to go.... :yes:

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David K - 12-2-2011 at 06:06 PM

Wow, such knowledge here on Baja Nomad!!! :wow:

KASHEYDOG - 12-2-2011 at 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Wow, such knowledge here on Baja Nomad!!! :wow:

Isn't it amazing ??? Better then all that crap going on some other threads, ie; "I'm out" .
At least David, you"ll be able to use this stuff next you have a bumble bee or a kelp fly bothering you. ... :lol:

woody with a view - 12-2-2011 at 07:37 PM

could this method work on a goat? :light:

just kidding goatster!!!

bajalearner - 12-3-2011 at 06:18 PM

Brings back a fond memory to me. My daughter was very young, maybe 4 years old and her and I were watching a bumble bee fly around while I told her about bees and said something about the large black bee is called a bumble bee because it is not a great aviator and is a cumbersome flyer. After a time, I told my daughter, I wonder where the bee went. She told me "he bumbled away". : )

That was one of those small moments that will stay with a dad forever...

KASHEYDOG - 12-3-2011 at 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by bajalearner
Brings back a fond memory to me. My daughter was very young, maybe 4 years old and her and I were watching a bumble bee fly around while I told her about bees and said something about the large black bee is called a bumble bee because it is not a great aviator and is a cumbersome flyer. After a time, I told my daughter, I wonder where the bee went. She told me "he bumbled away". : )

That was one of those small moments that will stay with a dad forever...

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.... THOSE ARE THE GOOD OLD DAYS

[Edited on 12-4-11 by KASHEYDOG]

bacquito - 12-3-2011 at 07:00 PM

Learn, learn and learn some more

Mulegena - 12-3-2011 at 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by KASHEYDOG
Come to think of it...... I used to do the same with the kelp flies. When they come into the house at night they're attracted to the lights. Just turn a light on outside and the lights off in the house and they all go outside. Then close up all the screens and doors and turn the lights back on. You're good to go.... :yes:

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Same with bats, unwanted Co-pilotos and other undesirable things that enter the house in the night and go bump. Turn the outside light on, open the doors and windows and give 'em the boot!

Iflyfish - 12-3-2011 at 09:21 PM

Illuminating! Wish it worked on mosquitos!

Iflyfish