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Random picture I copied.....Sturgeon. A monster.
The largest recorded one caught in Manitoba came from the Roseau River in 1903. It was more than three metres long and weighed 184.6 kilograms (406 pounds), according to Manitoba's Fisheries Branch.

And they literally come from the age of dinosaurs.

 

[Rruuff Day]

Anyone else have these little nuisance bugs. They are called an elder or boxelder bug and thrive around maple trees. I have a number of Manitoba maples, also called elder trees, around the farm and first started seeing limited numbers of these little flying bugs about 5 years ago. They are harmless but this time of year they are looking for warmth for the winter so when the sun shines they are attracted to the sides of my shop and house walls where it is warm. Unfortunately they will try to get inside and will find any crevice they will fit through. Conservatively, I have killed thousands of them this year in my shop as they can squeeze under my overhead doors. They don't like brake cleaner spray and it kills them pretty quick. I have used this on wasp nests for several years and stock up on it when Princess Auto has it on sale. Way cheaper than Raid. They also make a satisfying crunch when you step on them.

 

[Murray20c8]

Anyone else have these little nuisance bugs. They are called an elder or boxelder bug and thrive around maple trees. I have a number of Manitoba maples, also called elder trees, around the farm and first started seeing limited numbers of these little flying bugs about 5 years ago. They are harmless but this time of year they are looking for warmth for the winter so when the sun shines they are attracted to the sides of my shop and house walls where it is warm. Unfortunately they will try to get inside and will find any crevice they will fit through. Conservatively, I have killed thousands of them this year in my shop as they can squeeze under my overhead doors. They don't like brake cleaner spray and it kills them pretty quick. I have used this on wasp nests for several years and stock up on it when Princess Auto has it on sale. Way cheaper than Raid. They also make a satisfying crunch when you step on them.

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Yup, I vacuumed 100 / day for about 3 weeks. I bought a spray that was supposed to kill them, but it wasn't very effective.
It will deter them from entering the cracks supposedly.

 

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I

Anyone else have these little nuisance bugs. They are called an elder or boxelder bug and thrive around maple trees. I have a number of Manitoba maples, also called elder trees, around the farm and first started seeing limited numbers of these little flying bugs about 5 years ago. They are harmless but this time of year they are looking for warmth for the winter so when the sun shines they are attracted to the sides of my shop and house walls where it is warm. Unfortunately they will try to get inside and will find any crevice they will fit through. Conservatively, I have killed thousands of them this year in my shop as they can squeeze under my overhead doors. They don't like brake cleaner spray and it kills them pretty quick. I have used this on wasp nests for several years and stock up on it when Princess Auto has it on sale. Way cheaper than Raid. They also make a satisfying crunch when you step on them.

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None around here thankfully but I've heard they can be a problem. Have you tried them pan fried with a bit of garlic and fresh chives ?

 

[Rruuff Day]

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None around here thankfully but I've heard they can be a problem. Have you tried them pan fried with a bit of garlic and fresh chives ?

errrrr..... no. They are also called a stink bug.....Although coated in chocolate they might be ok....

 

[Murray20c8]

errrrr..... no. They are also called a stink bug.....Although coated in chocolate they might be ok....

The ones here don't smell much at all. These do however.

 

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Russian Ash bird feeder . Just loaded this year . This pic only shows half of the tree . Endless entertainment for my cat watching the different varieties of birds which start to feed on them usually not until mid winter when food starts to get scarce for them.

 

[Rruuff Day]

Russian Ash bird feeder . Just loaded this year . This pic only shows half of the tree . Endless entertainment for my cat watching the different varieties of birds which start to feed on them usually not until mid winter when food starts to get scarce for them. View attachment 134921

I have one in my yard. They are called Mountain Ash here in Canada Yes. The birds love them. In the winter after the berries have fermented, birds actually get drunk eating them. The Cedar and Bohemian waxwings here flock to them to gorge themselves.

 

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I have one in my yard. They are called Mountain Ash here in Canada Yes. The birds love them. In the winter after the berries have fermented, birds actually get drunk eating them. The Cedar and Bohemian waxwings here flock to them to gorge themselves.

We get Redpoles and sometimes Ptarmigan after them . I think they freeze before they get a chance to ferment here . Haven't seen any of the birds fall out of the tree yet....there are a few different varieties of " dog berry " trees in Canada. This one actually is a " Russian Mountain Ash " .

 

[Thunder]

At our summer camp on Wildgoose Lk.

 

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At our summer camp on Wildgoose Lk.

They are getting more visible here as the days quickly grow shorter. This is just a taste. We are entering year 9 of the eleven year solar cycle so this lights season should be pretty awesome. Streets are full of Japanese tourists already.

 

[Thunder]

1st Vette, I did not know that. 3 more years of these amazing skies will be awesome.

 

[Murray20c8]

They are getting more visible here as the days quickly grow shorter. This is just a taste. We are entering year 9 of the eleven year solar cycle so this lights season should be pretty awesome. Streets are full of Japanese tourists already. View attachment 134967

I must say your night skies are amazing. On a clear night I can see maybe 25 stars and I'm in a rural area. I'm hoping the eastern seaboard goes out again once more before I die. lol

 

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I must say your night skies are amazing. On a clear night I can see maybe 25 stars and I'm in a rural area. I'm hoping the eastern seaboard goes out again once more before I die. lol

If enough people buy EV's you may get your wish, lol. Wouldn't hold my breath on that one though. We are quite a long distance from any significant light pollution so by going out of town, on the ice road for example even 10 km on a clear cold night with no moon it's enough to give you goosebumps. Stars right down to the horizon. And when there has been a massive coronal ejection it can be astonishing watching the Aurora Borealis dancing. Once in a lifetime experience for most if they are lucky enough to witness it.

 

[Thunder]

A few more if that is ok.

 

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1st Vette, I did not know that. 3 more years of these amazing skies will be awesome.

Yes , the next 6 should be really good these three heading towards the peak and the following 3 heading back down. But even at the bottom of the cycle there can still be pretty impressive activity. Really incredible to witness even for those of us lucky to have been seeing them for decades. It doesn't get "old" as the saying goes. I'm going to try and get out to see them more often this winter and get lots of photos. Hot chocolate and a warm spliff ..............

 

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A few more if that is ok.

Pretty sweet and some good colors! What latitude is this ?

 

[Thunder]

Pretty sweet and some good colors! What latitude is this ?

49 th, , my camp is north of Thunder Bay, On

 

[Thunder]

Looks like this in the early evenings.

 

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49 th, , my camp is north of Thunder Bay, On

That's far enough up to see them fairly often I would think. And the lack of light pollution helps I'm sure. Enjoy, looks like a great spot.