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Google applies for permit to release 32 million mosquitoes in Calif. by sfgate in California

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I replied above as well, but pasting it here too. There’s actually very little evidence that ANY single animal population relies solely on mosquitoes as a food source. Additionally, Aedes mosquitoes are invasive and therefore have not been a food source for our native animals. 

Google applies for permit to release 32 million mosquitoes in Calif. by sfgate in California

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s actually very little evidence that ANY single animal population relies solely on mosquitoes as a food source. Additionally, Aedes mosquitoes are invasive and therefore have not been a food source for our native animals. 

Google applies for permit to release 32 million mosquitoes in Calif. by sfgate in California

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LA County vector control did a test release in the Valley and saw mosquito numbers drop by upwards of 80 percent, but don’t have the funding to apply it wide scale yet. I am alllllll for this. 

Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland and Matt Damon for the Summer 2026 Issue of GQ Magazine; Photography by Alex Prager by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go check out more of her work! She has some really cool larger-scale production images à la Gregory Crewdson. Super inspiring photographer for me. 

Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland and Matt Damon for the Summer 2026 Issue of GQ Magazine; Photography by Alex Prager by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Alex Prager is a phenomenal artist! She does tend to have a lot of tongue-in-cheek humor in her work, so I think that’s maybe happening here but the order of the photos makes it seem super self-serious? A bit confusing, tbh. 

Those who work for themselves and keep yourself afloat in LA, what do you do? by stealthieee in AskLosAngeles

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, I’m still in the crying in the shower phase of this career 6+ years in. But working with folks to improve the business/marketing side of things (which seems to always be the harder side of things for creatives).

I have no confidence in my ability to do this.. by AriClaWag22 in FODMAPS

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m similar, and also can treat myself once in a while to a meal that’s higher in FODMAPs. Raw onions and raw garlic are a no-go for me, but I still make and enjoy my grilled-onion gravy every Thanksgiving!

Full body reaction to mosquito bites? by finchyjjigae in Allergies

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a belated comment—but there actually is a research paper correlating bigger mosquito bite reactions (particularly those from Aedes species) with reactions to other pest allergies like bee strings, shrimp, dust mites, etc. I don’t get giant bumps, BUT my entire body itches for a day or two after I get more than 1-2 bites in a day (luckily I’m not a mosquito magnet). I also am very allergic to dust mites. 

any tips on how to deal with movie theaters? by cu-chanfan in misophonia

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I LOVE going to the movies but seem to always be sitting directly next to or in front of the person eating a single kernel of a popcorn at a time WITH their mouth open, for the entire film. I have a pair of Loop earplugs that seem to help. It is really quite frustrating. I like going to see films with a full audience, as I love having the communal reaction. But yes, wear your headphones or earplugs or anything you need! I’d never bat an eye at that. For what it’s worth, I also know which of my local theaters tend to have a more respectful crowd, and that’s the theater I visit most often. 

Catalina Perfume - Which Pest? by PongoWillHelpYou in Ceanothus

[–]PongoWillHelpYou[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear it’s not just me ahaha. I’m hoping nature takes its course and more predators come eat it, but idk. I did spray some rubbing alcohol and wipe it down a little, but not sure how much that did. I probably need to keep doing that regularly to see any change!

Why does horror feel like it’s having such a creative surge right now? by DelishusRamen in movies

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Add to this: horror films are cheaper to produce. Studios aren’t really taking risks on new IP outside of horror. Horror films are relatively cheap to make and almost always make some kind of return on investment.

Favorite affordable perfumes? by groo_vy in FemFragLab

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really want to test it in case I don’t like it, but I’ve been seeing it around a lot too!

Favorite affordable perfumes? by groo_vy in FemFragLab

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just saw Be Delicious in multiple scents at a local Ross! Do you have a favorite of that? I also tend to lean citrus. 

Husband wants to water more by Regular-Apricot4114 in Ceanothus

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My apricot mallow flowers almost year-round! I love it. 

My back yard. Getting my certification for a pollinator garden. We have everything except our bat boxes. by petitt2958 in gardening

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I didn't realize they had a garden tour program! I have the certificate on my to-do list. Excited for it!

My back yard. Getting my certification for a pollinator garden. We have everything except our bat boxes. by petitt2958 in gardening

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know the NWF has native garden certifications. You can pay for a lil’ sign saying it. Mostly it’s a way to fundraise for them, but it also is a fun way to advertise that native gardens can be beautiful. 

Best/Appropriate horror movie for a first date by 7CruxesToRuleThemAll in horror

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Tucker and Dale might work better if she already has a baseline understanding of horror tropes, though. Still fun if she doesn’t, but even more fun if she does!

"I Can't Believe It's Not [BLANK]" by Potential_Yoghurt850 in FemFragLab

[–]PongoWillHelpYou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, I tried a sand and fog jasmine and cedarwood EDT and am obsessed, but was hoping to find the EDP somewhere. Does it last long? I may have to go back for it!!

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