seeder Posted September 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Quote ‘The windscreen phenomenon’ - why your car is no longer covered in dead insects Wildlife experts have been warning about the alarming decline in insects for decades. But the fall in numbers of bugs in Britain has now reached such a troubling extent that even motorists are noticing that their windscreens are clear of squashed flies, gnats, moths and wasps. Where a trip in high summer would once have necessitated taking a squeegee to the front window, now the glass is largely clear, drivers are reporting. Writing in The Telegraph letters page earlier this week, Michael Groom of Teffont Evias, Wiltshire asked: “Where have all the insects gone? My windscreen remains clear whatever the speed.” http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/08/26/windscreen-phenomenon-car-no-longer-covered-dead-insects/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca-RoseElsie-Raemom1921 Posted September 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Very interesting article. I do think they could have thought of a better word then ‘splatometer’ that's almost stomach churning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Commander Travis Posted September 1, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Is there really? I can't say I'd noticed. Of course, it's because of Climate Change(TM). Anyway, according to that other story the other day, there's supposed to be a big increase in the number of spiders isn't there. That's not likely to happen unless there's enough to feed them, is it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca-RoseElsie-Raemom1921 Posted September 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, Manfred von Dreidecker said: Is there really? I can't say I'd noticed. Of course, it's because of Climate Change(TM). Anyway, according to that other story the other day, there's supposed to be a big increase in the number of spiders isn't there. That's not likely to happen unless there's enough to feed them, is it? I can't share it on here due to the headline, but apparently parts of the UK have Spiders non stop mating right now in huge numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted September 1, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Ruby04 said: I can't share it on here due to the headline, but apparently parts of the UK have Spiders non stop mating right now in huge numbers We have a thread about that - http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/topic/311068-wet-weather-sparks-huge-spider-invasion-in-uk/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca-RoseElsie-Raemom1921 Posted September 1, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 1, 2017 25 minutes ago, Still Waters said: We have a thread about that - http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/topic/311068-wet-weather-sparks-huge-spider-invasion-in-uk/ The one I read was different, it was about Spiders causing trouble with their non stop mating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeder Posted October 19, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Quote Scientists warn of 'ecological Armageddon and a collapse of the food chain' as study finds flying insect numbers have plunged up to 80% in 30 years Researchers in Germany have documented a steep decline in flying insects Their findings have sparked fears the foodchain will catastrophically collapse One scientist, who blamed pesticides, predicted 'ecological Armageddon' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4995322/Fears-insect-numbers-plunge-80-just-30-years.html#ixzz4vxiXx9HO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoIverine Posted October 19, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I wouldn't complain too much if the mosquito population took a bit of a dip. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofGardener Posted October 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) Wow, two unrelated phenomena at the same time. What are the odds against THAT ? Firstly we have an increase in the population of insect-eating spiders. Then we have a reduction in the population of flying insects. Oh... wait.... Edited October 19, 2017 by RoofGardener 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt221 Posted October 19, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2017 4 hours ago, RoofGardener said: Wow, two unrelated phenomena at the same time. What are the odds against THAT ? Firstly we have an increase in the population of insect-eating spiders. Then we have a reduction in the population of flying insects. Oh... wait.... You beat me to it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred_mc Posted October 20, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I wouldn't mind if there were fewer wasps, they are quite annoying and they build hives in storage sheds and attics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt221 Posted October 20, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 20, 2017 1 hour ago, fred_mc said: I wouldn't mind if there were fewer wasps, they are quite annoying and they build hives in storage sheds and attics. I had two separate wasp nests in my garden if you leave them alone the're not a problem, and in the woodland near our house we have the privilege of Hornets nesting there every year such beautifully creatures 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt221 Posted October 20, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 20, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoofGardener Posted October 21, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 21, 2017 13 minutes ago, seanjo said: But where would we get Marmite from? Fear not seanjo ... despite the stories and rumours, Marmite is not actually made from garden sheds and attics ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godnodog Posted October 24, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 24, 2017 After reading this article a few days ago I noticed that I've not seen bugs in quantities as 20years ago, I deliver mail mostly in rural areas and I was surprised that there arent as many insects as before, though I cant quantify it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaYap Posted October 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Dragonflies and Damselflies ... are the ones I miss the most ... ~ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godnodog Posted October 24, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 24, 2017 9 hours ago, third_eye said: Dragonflies and Damselflies ... are the ones I miss the most ... ~ excellent example, havent seen one of these in years wtf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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