Wasps could replace bomb, drug sniffer dogs

That is awsome. I just wonder how long the average wasp lives.

Kratos posted a similar story Here last night. It's pretty interesting if it can be made to work effectively.

Rains said the wasps can be trained to detect a specific odor very quickly. The researchers expose hungry wasps to the target odor, then let them feed on sugar water for 10 seconds and then give them a one-minute break. After three repetitions of sniffing and feeding, the wasps associate the odor with feeding. what if the wasp gets loose....

Or in the case of the Bomb finding bees , an enemy Bird eats your detectors. I will really be surprised if this Idea flies(as it were).

Or in the case of the Bomb finding bees , an enemy Bird eats your detectors. I will really be surprised if this Idea flies(as it were). ^ haha, you punn'ed. but hm, seems kinda mean to stuff a few wasps in a portable radio that finds bombs...

Five minutes. I just love the convenience of that.

That's cool. Wasps can be a very stealthy alternative to dogs. Plus, they probably won't be as dirty as dogs. I never would have guessed wasps could do that.

It seems bugs are "all the rage" when it comes to these sort of things of late!