Arthro-Pod

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! On today's episode, the Arthro-Pod gang discuss how insects have shaped human history in war, trade, and even drinking! If you have ever wanted to know more about insects impacted invasions, how cochineal insects changed the world, or how mosquitoes helped make gin and tonics, this is the episode for you! Mexican Indian Collecting Cochineal with a Deer Tail by José Antonio de Alzate y Ramírez (1777)Show notesBugged by Sarah Albee helped us to generate this episode An article from the Smithsonian on cochineal Check out The Great Insect Fair at Penn State! Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @bugmanjon, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!   We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! Today the Arthro-Pod gang discuss the numerous caterpillars you can encounter as fall sets in. Some caterpillars overwinter as larvae, hidden in leaflitter or soil, others pupate first to wait out the cold. We start seeing moreof both kinds, right now, as they leave trees and plants they were feeding onand search for that perfect comfy spot.  Tune in to learn about different species you might encounter, why some fuzzy caterpillars shouldn't be touched, and tools to help you identify caterpillars you discover!  The fuzzy and cute, banded woolly bear caterpillar (Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org)Show notesCan the woolly bear predict the weather (no, it cannot)The truth about hickory tussock mothsCome to Kentucky and visit our woolly worm festival!What caterpillars can "sting" you? Check out some sites that can help with identification-https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/ https://www.inaturalist.org/ Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @bugmanjon, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

In today's episode Mike meets up with Dr. Erika Machtinger to discuss the intersection of arthropod vectors and wildlife! Learn about how the health of humans, wildlife, and the environment are all intertwined with an emphasis on vector borne disease.  If you like ticks and scabies it will be your favorite episode. Oh, and bears too. Tune in! Show notes: Erika's lab website Erika's PSU webpage Her Twitter Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! Today Jody and Jonathan meet up with Dr. Rob Morrison of the USDA to talk about stored product pests. Insects in this category can eat or spoil the food we wish to eat and affect all of our lives! Rob is an expert in their biology and control and talks about all the ways we try to deal with these pests as well as new ideas for the future. Tune in to hear about weevils, fumigation, and more! Red flour beetles in flour (photo by Rob Morrison)A Prostephanus beetle on corn (photo by Rob Morrison) Show notes: Rob's review of sanitation and stored product pest management:  https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/10/3/77/htm His official USDA-ARS website is here: https://www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/mhk/cgahr/spieru/people/rob-morrison/ An “unofficial” but more recently updated lab website is here:https://williamrobertmorrisoniii.wordpress.com/ The Morrison lab in 2018 Rob is also a really talented photographer! Check out his work at:https://www.robmorrisonphoto.com/ Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! Today's show features a mobile interview with Dr. Matt O'Neal of Iowa State. Matt was in Lincoln, NE to give a departmental seminar and Jody and Jonathan make the journey to meet him on campus! Matt works on the pests of annual crops and focuses most of his time on soybeans. He is also the co-host of an entomology podcast called "The Soybean Pest Podcast" with Dr. Erin Hodgson! You should check it out, as they have a really fun time talking about many topics!! Thanks to Matt for joining us and talking about science, parenting, and podcasting (amongst other things!).  Show notes: Learn more about the Soybean Pest Podcast hereMatt O'Neal's page with Iowa StateThe Bugeaters FC team page Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

With the polar vortex descending upon much of the Midwestern US, there are lots of people wondering if Old Man Winter is killing those pesky bugs. The short answer is, no probably not! For the long answer, tune in to hear Jody, Mike, and Jonathan discuss insect overwintering strategies! Show notes: Some basics on insect overwintering:  https://www.amentsoc.org/insects/fact-files/overwintering.html https://bugguide.net/node/view/163372 Stink bug article https://www.wthr.com/article/polar-vortex-may-have-killed-95-percent-stink-bug-population XKCD Comic https://xkcd.com/1321/ Frozen nematodes return to life http://www.siberiantimes.com/science/casestudy/news/worms-frozen-in-permafrost-for-up-to-42000-years-come-back-to-life/ Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! Today, the Arthro-Pod gang return to talk more about bed bugs! We know that they aren't the favorite insect of  most people, but they are an important pest that deserves discussion!  Last episode was all about trying to avoid bringing bed bugs home with you after holiday travel and today's is all about managing populations if you do have an issue. We cover heat treatments, using insecticides, why monitoring tools help, and even bed bug management on a budget. Tune in to hear all about it! Bed bugs can be up to 1/4 long when mature and engorged with blood, Photo by Jody Green Show notes Bed Bud Interceptors by Mike Merchant from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Insects in the City.  https://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/biting-stinging/bed-bugs/ent-3012/ Articles about using interceptors: https://www.bedbugcentral.com/press/interceptors-biggest-game-changing-tool-encasements Infestations are not limited to beds. Individuals who sleep on recliners or sofas can be bitten and have infested furniture.  Products Mentioned: Aprehend - biological pesticide - Beauveria bassiana https://www.aprehend.com/ Cirkil - Plant-based biopesticide - Neem Oil https://www.cirkil.com/ EcoRaider Natural product - Geranoil, Cedar Oil (with university research supporting efficacy) https://ecoraiderusa.com/ Bed Bug Field Guide App from Ohio State https://cfaes.osu.edu/news/articles/new-ohio-state-app-helps-users-identify-prevent-and-control-bed-bugs https://www.pctonline.com/article/osu-jones-bed-bug-field-guide-app/ Video about Home Fumigation for bed bugs from Douglas Products https://youtu.be/Kc9DaGXh7s0

Hello, hello bug lovers! Today's episode of Arthro-Pod features Mike, Jody, and Jonathan discussing the impacts of bed bugs on our lives. Just thinking about the little blood suckers can cause you to start itching and just mentioning them strikes fear in the hearts of many. The Arthro-Pod gang breaks down just where bed bugs came from (evolutionarily speaking), what they do to our bodies, and where we encounter them.  Since it is the holiday season for many listeners, there is also some discussion on how to keep yourself from picking up bed bugs while traveling to see friends or family.  Show Notes:   Bed Bug Information Let’s Beat the Bug – University of Minnesota https://www.bedbugs.umn.edu/ New York State Integrated Pest Management https://nysipm.cornell.edu/whats-bugging-you/bed-bugs/ Rutgers https://njaes.rutgers.edu/bed-bug/ University of Kentucky https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef636          Virginia Tech https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ENTO/ENTO-31/ENTO-31.html U.S. Environmental Protection Agency https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/bed-bug-clearinghouse-topic Articles Mentioned in Podcast: Sensitivity Spectrum: Human Reactions to Bed Bug Bites from PCT: https://www.pctonline.com/article/pct1002_bedbugs/      Book: Advances in the Biology and Management of Modern Bed Bugs (2018) Edited by Stephen Doggett, Dini Miller and Chow-Yang Lee, Wiley Blackwell https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Advances+in+the+Biology+and+Management+of+Modern+Bed+Bugs-p-9781119171522          Bed Bugs: Souvenirs to Avoid When Traveling https://lancaster.unl.edu/nebline/2018/mar18/NeblineMar18p4.pdf What to Do If Your Airplane Has Bed Bugs    https://vitals.lifehacker.com/what-to-do-if-your-airplane-is-full-of-bedbugs-1819881439    How to Spot Bed Bugs in Your Airplane Seat https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/how-to-spot-bed-bugs-in-your-airplane-seat/ Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! Today we are proud to present our episode from the joint annual meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Entomological Society of Canada, and the Entomological Society of British Columbia. Jody and Jonathan were part of the Extension Share Fair featuring the work of extension entomologists from all around the continent. Tune in to hear a lightly edited, marathon of podcast stories from a ton of awesome entomologists! Your two nerdy hosts! Big thanks to Erin Hodgson and Brian McCornack for inviting us to participate. There were a lot of great exhibits at the share fair and we hope this becomes a permanent fixture of entomology meetings going forward.  So many cool guests and stories! Jody sporting some Share Fair swag Finally, a big thank you to everyone who sat down for a quick chat with us! There are many neat things you can look up for each of our guests, some of them list their personal work (such as #BeeMowAware), some talk about their career and research, and some even mention their personal social media profiles!  We'll see you all soon on another episode of Arthro-Pod! Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! On today's episode of Arthro-Pod, the whole gang gets together for some discussion on mosquitoes and mosquito vectored disease.  Up front there is discussion of insect themed music and what is good and what is bad. Then some coverage on mosquito biology and a focus on West Nile virus. This disease has been a big issue in the Nebraska area in 2018 so we dissect the symptoms and how people can protect themselves!  Tune in to learn more! Photo by Jim Kalisch Show Notes: Insect inspired songs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_insect-inspired_songs CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html Insect Repellents:   https://cals.arizona.edu/apmc/docs/Repellents-IPMShort.pdfhttps://cals.arizona.edu/apmc/docs/Repellents-IPMShort-Spanish.pdf Questions? Comments? Follow the show on Twitter @Arthro_PodshowFollow the hosts on Twitter @JLarson_UNL, @JodyBugsmeUNL, and @MSkvarla36Get the show through iTunes!Subscribe to our feed on Feedburner!  We're also on Stitcher! This episode is freely available on archive.org and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Beginning/ending theme: "There It Is" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0