Warning - Grasshoppers in Central and Southern WA
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 16:26
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Member - DW (NSW)
Just came up to my notice and may have an impact on some travelers in
WA
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Reply By: disco driver - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 18:39
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 18:39
Yeah,
ABC radio in WA had a guy from the Ag Dept on air today advising drivers to ensure the windscreen washer was full and to carry extra
water. He also suggested fitting mesh screens (shadecloth or flywire) to help stop the locusts blocking radiators.
From previous personal experience, you may need to check aircleaners fairly frequently too (daily even) if driving through swarms regularly.
Disco.
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Follow Up By: Member - Timbo - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 21:24
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 21:24
Especially if you have a
snorkel with an insect ram, er, AIR ram!
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Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 21:43
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 21:43
Theres other
pests as
well
Hit a swarm of bees the other day in SA and had enough honey on the screen for the b/fast toast LOL.
Lots of Cane Toads here at the moment as
well
Going by the number plates anyway.
ROFL
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 22:06
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 22:06
Woops meant SW of WA
Cant see for the bees.
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Reply By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 07:25
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 at 07:25
Working in
York yesterday, left a pot of paint on the back of the ute for 10 minutes. When I got back to it had to fish out a hand full of 'white locusts'.
Must have missed one, theres a little lump on the ceiling now....lol.
Cheers......Lionel.
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