Meanwhile, in Florida.

**archibaldcrane** · 2016-08-19 23:09

Massacre of a non-native mosquito species population in a place like Puerto Rico isn't going to destroy the ecosystem there.

**Salodin** · 2016-08-20 09:41

Ok I'll ask, but where did you find that Aedes is not native to PR? I couldn't find anything that said anything other than they're endemic to the Americas.

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**dasva** · 2016-08-20 10:00

Y'all too concernd with bats. What about all the plants that wont get pollinated? It's not like bee populations are exploding at the moment

**archibaldcrane** · 2016-08-20 10:16

Originally Posted by Salodin

Ok I'll ask, but where did you find that Aedes is not native to PR? I couldn't find anything that said anything other than they're endemic to the Americas.

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Just not originally.

Wiki: "This mosquito originated in Africa,[2] but is now found in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world."

**Salodin** · 2016-08-20 10:38

The research paper quoted in that wiki says the mosquito likely immigrated during the slave trade during the 15th thru 19th century. Technically you're right in that they're not native, but being a resident of a land for a few centuries surely is enough to solidify your position in the food cycle lol.

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**BaneTheBrawler** · 2016-08-20 12:04

Originally Posted by dasva

Y'all too concernd with bats. What about all the plants that wont get pollinated? It's not like bee populations are exploding at the moment

that's why most actual research is focused on the few specific species that are a threat to humans... or employing small-scale or non-lethal deterrents against a broad spectrum, such as bug spray or candles or netting and shit like that.

hopefully the bee decline will reverse soon now that research is coming out showing its linked to pesticide use... but who knows? beekeeper lobby isn't the strongest.

**Salodin** · 2016-08-20 12:07

While we're at it, Florida has so many local honey producers. I have like 6 bottled in my pantry from farmers markets and gifts from the gfs student who owned a beefarm. Support your local businesses, especially if they're helping pollinate the world!

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**Gabai** · 2016-08-20 19:03

The CDC has sprayed insecticide in Puerto Rico twice before, that I remember: in the late 80s and early 90s. The problem was that the aerial spray was not exclusively a mosquito killer, which resulted in other wildlife being impacted.

I also heard claims growing up that the particular spray they used was harmful to humans (it was called naled iirc) but I have never read up on it to back that claim personally.

There were some plans a few months ago to spray once again, but I seem to remember those efforts being blocked by hippies.

**Xno Kappa** · 2016-08-20 19:43

Originally Posted by Roranora

5% was like Ridill drop rate, and I never got one, so zika's probably nbd

Probably my biggest regret of the game.

:feelsbadman:

**Anoat** · 2016-08-20 20:06

Originally Posted by Xno Kappa

Probably my biggest regret of the game.

:feelsbadman:

I did finally get one during the last free login campaign and promptly set it in my storage, never to be used again. I felt like when the Coyote finally caught the Road Runner and had no clue what to do with it.

**Anoat** · 2016-08-30 12:59

There was a stabbing at a Walgreens in my town today and the victim died from her wounds. It's actually the same store I worked at when I was in college years ago. The poor girl was an employee there, and to give it that perfect Florida twist, was the niece of rapper T-Pain.

**myreality** · 2016-09-15 19:20

http://m.nydailynews.com/news/nation...icle-1.2002790

When 90-year-old Florida resident Arnold Abbott said following his arrest on Sunday that police couldn’t stop him from feeding the homeless, he apparently meant it.

Abbott was charged again on Wednesday night for violating a new city law in Ft. Lauderdale that essentially prevents people from feeding the homeless.

“I expected it" he said in a Sun Sentinel report. “At least this time they let us feed people first.”

Officers lingered in the area for about 45 minutes during which time Abbott and volunteers with the Love Thy Neighbor charity he founded handed out more than 100 plates of hot chicken stew, pasta, cheesy potatoes and fruit salad to homeless men and women.

If he’s found guilty of violating city ordinance laws — his second in a week — he faces 60 days in jail or a $500 fine.

**BerenTebogo** · 2016-09-15 19:27

That story is from like 5 years ago minimum

**archibaldcrane** · 2016-09-15 19:41

Nah just 2

**Anoat** · 2016-09-15 19:50

Article is dated 2014. It's one of those stories that pops back up on FB occasionally and people share as if it just happened. Like Bea Arthur and Micky Rooney's death.

**myreality** · 2016-09-15 21:44

Damnit! Sorry, did not look at the date.

May not happen again.

**6souls** · 2016-09-16 19:31

Tampa is now a Super Mutant breeding ground: Fertiliser plant's radioactive wastewater spills into main freshwater source, Kept secret for 3 weeks
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37390562

**Aksannyi** · 2016-09-16 19:40

Sweet! I'll report back with my superpowers.

**myreality** · 2016-09-16 19:42

I wonder if Rick Scott believes radiation is damaging to organic matter. He doesn't like science that gets in the way of his sponsors.

Originally Posted by Aksannyi

Sweet! I'll report back with my superpowers.

The power of immortal cells! Can be deadpools side kick for maybe 6 months.

Grab some iodine tablets and be careful!

**6souls** · 2016-09-16 19:50

Originally Posted by Aksannyi

Sweet! I'll report back with my superpowers.

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