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The Giant Water Bug can be dangerous if stepped on or handled. They also go by their nick name "toe biter" precisely because this is the most common way people get bitten or stung when people accidently step on one. They inject enzyme like chemicals which turn the insides of their prey into mush which the Water bug then suck out. There are scant reports of Water Bugs bites causing severe pain and even permanent muscle damage. As a rule because these bugs are predatory in nature and can inflict a nasty bite, it's best to avoid these creatures and definitely do not handle them. Many Florida residents report that these bugs swim after you when swimming at night, in those cases even though it can be traumatic for small children, these bugs usually swim the other way when repelled without incident.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agothey bit me once i want go in my pool but i want to it sukes
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∙ 14y agoa water bug has a flat body and for its front legs are pincers.
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∙ 9y agoYes, waterbugs do sleep. Since waterbugs come out at night time, they will sleep during the day time in their nests.
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∙ 10y agono they cant. They are just little creatures looking for a place to live.
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∙ 10y agoWater bugs eat algae and plankton
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Do plankton eat algae?
Some plankton do eat algae. Phytoplankton are a form of algae, and some zooplankton are consumers of phytoplankton.
Does wheals eat algae?
I'm assuming you mean Whales, they eat plankton and algae I believe.
Do pregnant crayfish eat algae?
yes they do many pregnant crayfish aka crawfish will eat algae
How green algae eat?
Green algae eats by sucking in nutrients
What animal eats red algae?
Animal that eat red algae are animals that eat plants.
What do swimming pool water bugs eat?
ummmmmmmmmmmm small bugs? this is another persons answer . waterbugs actually eat the algae that is in your pool when there is alot of algae they may swarm to maybe 8 water bugs are good to have when they eat your algae in the pool do not hold them in your hand they may pinch :D some of them eat poo
What bugs eat vegetables?
Flys,waterbugs,and ants all eat vegetables.
Do waterbugs eat grass?
No, mostly just smaller bugs.
Can bugs swim?
Water bugs mostly eat algae. Water bugs can actually swim upside down and also fly. If your pool has a bit algae on the bottom you might consider buying Water bugs to eat the algae and clean it. I have an in ground pool and all the time over the winter and fall the water bugs just come and stay and eat the algae. And now just a friendly piece of advice: Be cautious to NOT hold them with bare hands. They will easily jump up fall and get injured or jump up and fly away. Also They have 2 pinchers in the front. I've went through that experience of getting pinched by a water bug and TRUST me its not a good feeling!
What are living indicators for pollution?
1.lichens 2.mosses 3.algae 4.caddisfly 5.sparrow 6.waterbugs 7.pepered moth
What do chiton eat?
Chilton's Eat Algae
Do frogs eat algae?
Frogs do eat Algae but frogs prefer to eat insects but if all else fails they eat algae
What cultures eat algae?
pokemon eat algae probably
What do plecos eat?
my pleco loves algae pellets.
Do leaves eat algae?
No leaves do not eat algae because its poison to leaves.
What does the slang term waterbugs mean?
Waterbugs is a slang term coined by Alx James. It means to ignore the haters.
Do plankton eat algae?
Some plankton do eat algae. Phytoplankton are a form of algae, and some zooplankton are consumers of phytoplankton.
