Bugs by the Yard

Bugs by the Yard

By Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionScienceEducationNature
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Bugs by the Yard episodes

  • Milkweed butterflies

    Listen in to learn about the milkweed butterflies that are found in the United States: monarchs, queens, soldiers, and tropical milkweed butterflies.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    38 min
  • Solitary wasps in Texas

    The previous episode covered information on the common social wasps in Texas, so we decided to round out the topic and cover solitary wasps as well.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    29 min
  • Spittlebugs

    Have you ever wondered what the spit stuff is that you see on plants? If so, listen in to find all about the insects that create the "spit".

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen Des Bles

    17 min
  • Oak tree caterpillars

    There are a bunch of caterpillars that are emerging/ falling out of oak trees right now (springtime in Texas). Listen in to find out what caterpillars you may be seeing and what or if you should do anything about them.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    31 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.