Bugs by the Yard

Bugs by the Yard

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Bugs by the Yard episodes

  • Forelius - Cheese Ants

    This episode will have you smashing and smelling ants! Listen in to learn why :)

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    16 min
  • Rover ants

    You've probably seen them "roving" around...rover ants! These tiny ants are some of the cutest you can find in Texas and are the only ants here that have 9 segmented antennae.

    https://urbanentomology.tamu.edu/urban-pests/ants/rover/

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    20 min
  • Monica Siwiak - Honey Sommelier

    Meet Monica Siwiak of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Apiculture Program! Monica is in the Fort Bend area and a honey sensory expert. Questions for Monica? Reach her at [email protected]

    Honey 101 Course - https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=885637&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1den5eqi6s9w9&fbclid=IwY2xjawToUORwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMURWVXN4c0Q4c09TazlxUVFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEevzHvm4bMjfUjL_KO_HC1L3vs1ZiM-TRex_2xlAb6EDnO71cQdk69QuPTk8A_aem_Ih2cuxxJe0WV7bdMFz2cRA

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    55 min
  • Big-headed ants

    Continuing with our ant series, this episode covers a native cutie, big-headed ants. Guess what their distinguishing feature is!

    https://urbanentomology.tamu.edu/urban-pests/ants/big_headed/

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    14 min
  • Carpenter ants

    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/

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    25 min
  • Harvester Ants

    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!

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    25 min
  • New world screwworm

    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

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    47 min

About Bugs by the Yard

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Learn about insects that occur in urban backyards and gardens of Texas; whether they be pests, beneficials, or really fascinating! This podcast is presented by Molly Keck and Wizzie Brown via the Department of Entomology with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.