tropicalproblems

Practical science-based life hacks to survive the build-up season and prevent mango madness in the tropics. A 2020 @ANU_CPAS project by @meowdee - acc inactive.

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

@Mozziebites Thanks for being part of the very brief journey, @Mozziebites!

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

It's been a trip, Tropical Problem followers. I've just submitted my report on this project! Thanks for all the love and support!

[Science & Medicine at ANU @scienceANU]

It’s now more critical than ever that the people who are actually knowledgeable about the world’s crises speak out and with their names attached. @rodl @willozap @ANU_CPAS

https://t.co/0bXVwJ9EcA

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

Hooray for the rain!

[Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory @BOM_NT]

Get ready for rain #NT. A major trough will bring thunderstorms & rain to southern NT this Thursday and Friday including in #AliceSprings. Build-up conditions in the North should see showers over #Darwin and the Top End later this week. Forecasts here https://t.co/7s2Br8w839

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

Totally thrilled to have had this chat with the excellent @jp_spry from @abcdarwin on Saturday about this little side project. If you missed it, or live down south, you can listen from 4:44:55 at https://t.co/8OwFTFxj2k #tropicalproblems #buildupseason

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

Them build-up feels 🥵

[Madura McCormack @MaduraMcCormack]

Southern states: “Spring has sprung!”

Darwin, 7.45am: “Surprise asshole. And we’re just getting started.”

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

@SYWTPodcast Sometimes we tell our kid we picked him up at Kmart 😝

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

It makes no sense but it's become a matter of principle now. #tropicalproblems #buildupseason

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

Tropical Problems: The myth-busting edition is up at https://t.co/DgNKwQbmEJ! In this vid, @DrMattBrearley and Lou De Mattia from @EnviroCentreNT, bust some heat (and mould) misconceptions...and Dr @Mozziebites explains why some mozzies have a foot fetish. #tropicalproblems

[Dr Cameron Webb @Mozziebites]

Culex annulirostris (a freshwater mozzie) is certainly very abundant and alongside the equally problematic Aedes vigilax (a saltwater mozzie) there is plenty to prepare for as warm weather welcomes a return of these pesky bloodsuckers to NT! 🦟

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

It's Election Day in the NT! 📝

It would be undemocratic of me not to let you have a say - when talking about the little biting bugs, do you say 'midge' like fridge, or 'midgie' like...'fridgie'?

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

Culex annulirostris is the most common biting mosquito in the NT and bites people, birds and other animals around dusk. Here's an infographic of 3 mozzie facts, and 3 ways to avoid bites (full video at https://t.co/IBARDtrg9P)!

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

🤔 Don't know if it's necessarily a cause for celebration, but like all creatures great and small, mozzies play a role in our ecosystem 🦟Hear @mozziebites talk about why mozzies bite and what you can do to avoid this in our video at https://t.co/IBARDtrg9P on #WorldMosquitoDay.

[Dr Cameron Webb @Mozziebites]

Its #WorldMosquitoDay and while we should be mindful of the global burden of mosquito-borne disease, we should also reflect on how much we have to learn about the ecological role of mosquitoes too. Still lots to learn! https://t.co/pmNl3GcuNj 🔬🦟

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

This is. Legit. The most uncomfortable video I've watched today.

I think @Mozziebites and I would both agree this would be pretty close to hell on earth.

#notjusttropicalproblems

[BBC Highlands @BBCHighlands]

Midge endure: #Skye midgies. 1 minute. No scratching. Video can be found on BBC The Social's Facebook page.

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

Also, huge thanks @Mozziebites for generously allowing me to use some of your images! Who knew there were so many species of mosquitoes🦟

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

What's worse than being hot and sticky? Probably being hot, sticky and covered in mosquito or midge bites😣 In this episode, I speak to @Mozziebites about what you can do to avoid bites. Full video (where you can learn about why they hurt so much) at https://t.co/IBARDtrg9P

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

Getting sweaty just doing the usual Sunday morning chores and needing a shower after can only mean one thing...

#buildupseason #mangomadness #tropicalproblems #braceyourself

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

If you're new to this account and interested in the whole #buildupseason malarkey, here's a pretty good #CuriousDarwin explainer from @abramm97 @abcdarwin about what it means to 'go troppo'. https://t.co/Y9zZxIV2E0

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

If there's a time to start thinking about preparing for the #buildupseason, this is probably it - especially if you're going to make some tweaks around the home. Watch our vids about keeping yourself cool, and your place cool at https://t.co/7P5bCKxYo3 #tropicalproblems

[Bureau of Meteorology, Northern Territory @BOM_NT]

Phew, what a warm night in #Darwin! 23.3°C last night, compliments of the high humidity levels. A turn in the season is slowly commencing, but we will still see dry surges in coming weeks. More humidity for this weekend though, with even a light morning coastal shower possible.

[tropicalproblems @tropprobs_au]

Top Enders, are you feeling the humidity creeping back in? Don't crank up the AC just yet! Here's a infographic recap of my chat with Lou De Mattia @EnviroCentreNT about green ways to cool where you live. Full video at https://t.co/qhiRuI2BZ9 #tropicalproblems #buildupseason