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Re: value of bugs zapped by bug zapper as food
Hello Chuck,
I have heard of bug zappers being placed over the pond in order to provided
a steady source of freshly killed insects. I have never tried this.
Norm
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Date: Sunday, August 23, 1998 11:46 AM
Subject: value of bugs zapped by bug zapper as food
>There is still some summer left. I haven't used my bug zapper in years but
>visited a friend who lives in the country who leaves hers on all summer
during
>the dark hours. She has a large pile of dead bugs. I wonder if these (or
>some fresh ones) would be good fish food?
>
>I was thinking of putting them in baggies and storing them until needed in
the
>freezer.
>
>I'm concerned about the nutritional value, possible harm to some or all
fish
>and proper storage. I have mostly natives and some tropicals.
>
>Any help would be appreciated! If it has been covered in the archives
>somewhere, please point me in the right direction.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Chuck Church
>CEFChurch at aol_com
>Indianapolis, Indiana USA