Continuing with our interviews of Extension Entomologists & Program Specialists in the Texas Integrated Pest Management Program, we interview Dr. Rafia Khan from the Overton area.

https://entomology.tamu.edu/people/khan-rafia/

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Carpenter ants are known as a wood destroying insect, but are they really something to panic over? Listen in to find out.

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Carpenter-Ants.pdf

https://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/household/ants-house/ent-2001/

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Join us on our new series about the wonderful world of ants. This week - harvester ants, aka red ants, aka Texas red ants, aka the horned lizards favorite snack!

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Continuing with our interviews of Program Specialists in the Texas Integrated Pest Management Program, we interview Danielle Sekula from the Weslaco area.

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The new world screwworm has been in the news A LOT lately. This episode we're joined by Dr. Sonja Swiger to discuss what you need to know to protect yourselves, companion animals, and livestock.

Resources:

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/new-world-screwworm

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Green lacewing larvae are voracious predators and can be very beneficial in helping to manage other insects in the garden and landscape. This episode, we discuss how to identify green lacewings in their various stages and talk about why you want them around.

https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/green-lacewing/

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Wizzie and Molly interview colleague Stephen Biles of the Texas Midcoast area.

Email - [email protected]

Blog/Newsletter - midcoastipm.blogspot.com

Pasture Mealybug Information - http://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/pasture-mealybug/

Legume crops are beans and peas, but also many wildflower species (think bluebonnets!).

Learn the other insects you may find on your legume crops, when to treat, how to treat, and how to avoid treating!

Fall Vegetable Planting Guide: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/fall-vegetable-gardening-guide/01t4x000004OfitAAC

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Texans love to grow crops in the nightshade family - Solanaceous Crops. Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Learn what insects typically plague them!

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Squash vine borers can be a major pain for gardeners. There isn't much you can do about them, but here are some suggestions.

Mentioned during the podcast, Kaolin Clay:

https://youtu.be/ZfmAm74Of6o?si=xBsj35HdAd8KGk8v

https://youtu.be/plsFdgvvc8s?si=UYtKXscyxJA4DQU0

https://youtu.be/V_oU5U9rSlU?si=daI8B6XTblqNzzSS

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