Wednesday October 14, 2009
Make 'em sweat: resin keeps insect pests at bay
Shanta Barley
New Scientist
Sticky fly traps? So twentieth century, darling. Scientists have identified a cheap, durable and eco-friendly chemical that, when painted onto walls, baby bottles and crops, gets rid of pests by making their feet "sweat".
Insects normally have no trouble strolling up walls and across slippery surfaces. Tiny pads on their feet secrete a ketchup-like glue - part oil, part water - that holds them in place.
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