> How does the mosquito evolve to have the behavior of avoiding > a sound that precedes their death? > All mutations are random. The vast majority are fatal. Think monkeys at typewriters. One mutation in a billion might provide a survival benefit. In our short little lives, it's hard to imagine that many mutations, but this old planet had been at the business of evolution for a long time. The sound emitters don't work at all in my experience. Back to the typewriters... douglas in sf *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> I've been in many places where repellents don't repel, but condiment ! > > Two natural and ecological solutions that really work grate against > mosquitoes are lemon juice and citronella oil > Next time you're in ANWR try a plate of mosquitos marinaded in lemon juice and tossed lightly in citronella oil. Greens may be mixed in to enhance texture. Sure beats inhaling them. douglas in sf *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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