Looks like it might rain today, it is very overcast and a little chilly. Inside the trap, there are lots of bugs. The trap does not have any disturbances. I think today will be good because the bugs will be looking for a shelter and go to the trap and get caught.
-Josh and Fred
The sun came out just in time for our deployment on Monday at City Central Learning Centre in Surrey, BC and we have caught lots of insects so far.
Our Malaise trap continues to surprise us with at least a few small insects. We are curious as to what species some of them are! It has been a bit warmer and the sun is shining, but the cold overnight temperatures are having a significant impact on our collection!
Today is extremely hot!!! We think this will affect the outcome of our experiment in that less insects will be coming outside today. We also noticed that there are lots of flying ants in our trap…we wonder why? Other than that, the trap is unharmed.
– Olivia, Hannah and Jordan
As we observed the trap, we noticed that there were bugs in the net, but there weren’t many in the bottle. There were a lot more smaller bugs than bigger bugs.
– Justin, Crystal and Dory
After a rough start to Day 1, Day 2 turned out to be pretty nice bug catching day. It got up to 22 degrees with only a light breeze and not too many clouds.
Unfortunately, today was another cool dreary day. It only got up to 14 degrees and was really cloudy. Boo!
We don’t have very many bugs in our trap yet, not even up to the first line and our forecast is calling for more cool rainy weather.
On the plus side, our trap has stayed very well set up even in the wind since we redid the stakes and ropes! Yay!
Here is a picture of our class from yesterday, when it was nice!
Sorry this is late, but we were having some “technical issues” here! Got them sorted out now and wanted to share some pics of how happy we were to open our supply box and the work we did to set up the trap!
Temperatures hit freezing last night so only seven more insects. Hopefully it will warm up again soon.
Dear Fellow Trappers, two days ago we set up the trap. Making the Malaise trap was lots of fun. At first, we were a little confused but we figured it out because we worked together. While we were making the trap, there was a wasp trying to get in the ethanol. But besides the troubles, making the trap was a success. 🙂 Wish you all success as well !!!!!
Gordon A Brown 7A
Good luck
We set up our tent on Monday: 30 kids + 1 tent = lots of interesting memories!! Found an area with lots of big trees, long grass & dragonflies. Fingers crossed!