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tanithryudo) wrote2010-12-29 10:53 pm
tanithryudo) wrote2010-12-29 10:53 pm
zoology question
What's the largest insect that is harmful/dangerous to humans? (Looking scary is bonus)
Is there anything along the size of this creature?
Japanese hornet? Tarantula Hawk Wasp? Emperor scorpion? (Ok that last one isn't a flying insect)
Do pesticides work on these things? I mean, if you mass sprayed DDT at them, will they drop dead? I assume that contact insecticides are the fastest way to kill them, right? What kind of chemical would be the fastest killer (or at least used to neutralize a big honkin' bug) without causing immediate harm to humans in the area (ignore any long term damage to environment)?
bird references for myself
Is there anything along the size of this creature?
Japanese hornet? Tarantula Hawk Wasp? Emperor scorpion? (Ok that last one isn't a flying insect)
Do pesticides work on these things? I mean, if you mass sprayed DDT at them, will they drop dead? I assume that contact insecticides are the fastest way to kill them, right? What kind of chemical would be the fastest killer (or at least used to neutralize a big honkin' bug) without causing immediate harm to humans in the area (ignore any long term damage to environment)?
bird references for myself