Soapy water is extremely effective at killing bees and wasps. These insects respirate through small holes on their body. Soapy suds instantly stops this. As they are without an internal cavity to store air (as in lungs), they instantly stop breathing. The effect is so fast it's frequently comparable to nerve agents.
Soapy water is extremely effective at killing bees and wasps. These insects respirate through small holes on their body. Soapy suds instantly stops this. As they are without an internal cavity to store air (as in lungs), they instantly stop breathing. The effect is so fast it's frequently comparable to nerve agents.
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