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Second most destructive critter God put on earth
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Number one is the ubiquitous Racoon. Taking number two on the list is the mud dauber wasp. They build mud blocks in every hole they can find. Propane tanks, the outlet and vents get full. Water hoses are another favorite. I put in gas line to feed the generator a few yeas back and got zero flow. Turned out a mud dauber had built a nest in the 1/2 pipe before I installed it and plugged it up completely. Air hoses hanging on the rack get plugged electrical boxes with holes will get filled up too. I found a big nest in the roll of duct tape I carry on my zero turn mower's radio box.
I just killed the 100 amp power to the barn, did some wiring for my new deer blind and turned back on the breaker. Nothing happened. After a few tries it would turn on and sizzle a bit. After more fiddling it started to work but being cautious I pulled the breaker. Yup, a mud dauber got in and built a nest inside the breaker the sizzling I heard was the dead bugs it uses to feed its brood.
They can cause more headaches than anything their size, if they find a hole you can bet they will fill it with mud and dead bugs.
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Oh, I would say women are number one!
For your consideration I present the Labrador retrievers. Absolutely brainless until he reaches about 2 to 3 years old . Able to chew thru the side of wooden sided barns to escape a pen . Destroys fiberglass fire and motorcycle helmets as easily as we shred a napkin. Digger of holes-large enough to bury a lawnmower .
Liberalism and Government Over Reach.
Mud dauber, the reason every opening on both of my campers have been screened.
I've done battle with both mud daubers and pack rats.
I've had to screen most everything so as to prevent mud dauber entry. Electric motors, Air conditioners, water hoses, air hoses, gun barrels, RV's, and if I've forgot something it will have a dauber nest. At least they are not aggressive with their stinger. If you live by a lake them daubers are even worse.
I've seen them land on my screwdriver shank with a ball of mud while I was working on a piece of equipment. Now that is brave.
A really good outside mouser cat will take out them Pack rats and keep them out. Traps, rat bait poison, etc, just makes room for the new rats to come in. Same with mice.
Most dangerous creature on earth? - Female human.
That is why I have a lady lawyer.
2nd most dangerous? - Mama bear.
Course beaver, hot biscuits, and Merle Haggard are 1,2,3 ya know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh66kDox4R0