Bugs by the Yard

Bugs by the Yard

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Bugs by the Yard episodes

  • Honey bee products

    Honey bees are known for being pollinators, but they also provide us with products. Honey is the most popular of these products, but listen into to find out what else they provide.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    33 min
  • Silk and silkworms

    Listen to find out more about the history of silk and the insects that create this natural fabric.

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    Music by Owen DesBles

    32 min
  • What is entomophagy?

    Do you know what entomophagy is? I'll give you a hint....ento is base for insect and pahgy is base for eating. Tune into this episode to find out more!

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    Music by Owen DesBles

    37 min
  • Cochineal scales

    Cochineal scales are a common insect, sometimes thought to be a pest, on prickly pear cactus. Tune in to find out more about why these insects are used to create a bright red dye called carmine, their history, and uses.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    26 min
  • Popworms: soldier fly larvae and composting

    Are you looking for a new way to compost your kitchen scraps? Soldier fly larvae may be just thing for you. This episode has guest Dr. Jonathan Cammack talking with us about Popworms and soldier flies.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    39 min
  • Texas leaf cutter ants

    Texas leaf cutter ants are fascinating insects but can become a problem if they invade your landscape. Listen to find out more about these fascinating animals!

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    Music by Owen DesBles

    24 min
  • Mexican Honey Wasps

    A wasp that makes honey? YES! Listen in to find out more about these totally cute and wonderful insects.

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    Music by Owen DesBles

    25 min
  • Winter insect shelter

    Tune in to find out what you can do to help create a welcoming habitat in your yard for overwintering insects.

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    Music by Owen DesBles

    31 min
  • Fall Garden Prep to Reduce Spring Insects

    Fall is a great time to begin planning your spring garden AND to work on reducing the pests that might want to much on the spring garden. Tune in to find out what you can do now to reduce spring insect problems.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    22 min
  • Venomous spiders of Texas

    If you have arachnophobia, it may not matter if a spider is venomous or not. All spiders are predators and therefore beneficial, so listen to find out what spiders in Texas you need to watch out for.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    27 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.