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    Wasp blocking airplane pitot tube - photo

    Wasp blocking airplane pitot tube.

    Fullsize image: https://diqn32j8nouaz.cloudfront.net...e_fullsize.jpg



    This is a serious aviation hazard that has killed hundreds of people.

    More: Airplane incidents caused by wasps.

    Previously: Bee pulls nail from brick - GIF

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    Serious hazard for certain and they are downright nuisances.

    I've had a breather hose for my CAR (about 2mm dia) blocked by little blighters when unhooked overnight.

    For my AIR TOOLS (as in my tip published by The Woodworker and Woodturner (UK)) I have used all manner of deterrents/preventatives for dust and wasps. Once the storage plastic boxes deteriate, the nuisances find their way into air tools. 40 years ago I used lead head nails: now I use a combo of wine corks with holes drilled in to cover the connector for seldom used tools (as the cork breaks/crumbles with regular usage as they need to be a tight fit) and for regularly used air tools, I use the cheap grinding wheels as used in drills.

    They are good insects for killing pests in your garden/orchard.

    cheers

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    After noticing this on the walkaround, turn on the master and give him a couple minutes of pitot heat!



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