Try insecticidal soaps? Or, if you can, move the plants outdoors to a shaded area for a few hours each day. Just make sure that it's not too cold or too hot for the plants, and don't let 'em get sunburnt.
I believe that all mortal humanity can agree on at least one item…the longest possible and healthy existence of David Attenborough to bless us all with his graceful demeanor. I pray for his continued health and professional, graceful demeanor. Colonel Bryan Maxwell USMC ( Retired)…👍🇺🇸
@@IrishRepoMan It's a loud noise that startles you and makes you jump. The lion roar at the end of these videos used to be louder and have that effect.
The fact that this is a real thing goes to prove the truth is way beyond stranger then fiction. Fascinating and also the fucking things of a nightmare.
Dear David Attenborough and Nature Bites content creators, This video has 2 different commercially available parasites in it. The wasp shown is Encarsia formosa and it is stinging a stationary whitefly pupae. The aphids do not have a stationary pupa phase and the species of wasp seen parasitizing them is probably an aphidius species. Let me know if you ever need advisement on biocontrol projects! Sincerely, Chris
Well said! I was about to make the same comments. Adult wasps 'hatching from eggs' was the other clanger. Obviously they were emerging from parasitised whitefly pupae.
The wasps on the cards are Encarsia formosa that attack whitefly, not aphids. Also, aphids do not have pupae. Surprising to have such basic mistakes in what otherwise are well researched and well executed documentaries
Which begs the question, who is responsible for the channels’ goofs? Does David Attenborough review the script? Does he do his own research? If not then who? Does David Attenborough have writers? How many writers does he have? Do they have degrees in their respective fields?
God: "Now, let's see. I've stocked the planet's environment with plenty of revolting, horrific creatures. Now, all I need is a good PR man to lovingly explain all these things to the hairless apes. I know! I'll create David Attenborough!"
Love David Attenborough's narration, but since when did adult wasps come directly from eggs? And since when do aphids pupate? Aphids develop gradually, starting with nymphs.
@@Alusnovalotus That's what he implied when the people hung up the cards, that adult wasps hatched out of eggs attached to the cards. Even if they hatched as larvae, they would immediately starve to death.
Theres a really good documentary about the symbiotic relationship between fig wasps and fig trees called The Queen of Trees by Deeble and Stone. Male fig wasps will impregnate the female while still in their eggs.
@@luminousfractal420 That's not true, I have never seen a parasitoid on ladybird beetles. The wasps you introduce to control aphids only feed and breed on aphids. Same goes for any other biocontrol agent available, parasites do not tend to be generalists.
This series is absolutely fascinating! But the thumbnails and titles of them should need some work! They don't portray the beauty or content of these mini documentaries hence won't capture the interest of the viewers as well as they could! Love the films though!!💚
@@mowmou1406 I agree. But I couldn't think of anything to say but the truth. Should I remove it because I don't want to be disrepectful? I made myself watch it cause I think the info is important.
Nature is some time shared space and other events and more characters and stories of different types of people and other reasons and more events and more stuff and creepy things so let's find out more by watching this, vid6
“Would you like to see a plant ensnare some bugs and watch a another bug eat those bugs, then defecate their nutritious waste onto said plant?” Me: “You really know how to put the hook in me David.”
But what does the sticky plant get out of its relationship with the capsid bug? I guess it is not getting eaten but the capsid bug is not necessary for that goal... but not much else.... I think it not considered mutualism here... only the capsid bug benefits taking advantage of the blast radius of the sticky plant's defences...
We're you listening? He literally explains it. The capsid bugs droppings provide food for the plant. By providing easy meals for the insect it, the insect does it business right above the plant.
Those alien movies (where they lay eggs inside a person's chests) seems nothing as compared to these magnanimous monstrosities.(trying to copy my boy David) 😂
So say you grow some exotic plants in a filtered greenhouse, with no way for insects to get in. Would things like aphids and cockroaches still find ways to get inside and wreak havoc on your plants?
Unless you've got a sterile airlock with a change of 'clean-room' clothes, there's still a chance somethin' could hitch a ride on *you.* By all means, take necessary precautions to reduce the likelihood of bringing in pests or infections (clean your clippers, have a change of gloves, etc.), but going that far is unnecessary. Bugs are a part of gardening, and managing them is a requirement. There are safe ways to manage 'em, so don't be too discouraged. To know what to do for each plant, search online for the specific plant/infestation.
Mistake at 4:00 that is encarsia formosa there and it prays on whiteflies. The wasp that prays on aphids is called aphidius colemani and looks completely different. And those are not aphid pupae, those are whitefly larvae and it eats those indeed. The video conflates the 2 species. Aphids are giving birth to live young and they do not have pupas... VERY INACCURATE!!!!!
There is a theory that it enabled the advancement of the human brain. But then I'm half convinced fungi rule the world through brain control like they do with insects. Maybe the fungal layers act like superbrains. Waiting on more research.
The entire BBC is being worked by millennials atm. So much horrible lol. Even spelling mistakes and missing entire countries from the map. As well as the transformers movie style audio. Balance media people. Balance. Latest and greatest isn't always the best for human perception.
