Bugs by the Yard

Did you know that scorpions are arachnids and are related to spiders? Learn more about scorpions and what to do about them in this episode.

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Music by Owen DesBles

If you live in Central Texas, you may look forward to years when snout butterflies can be seen trailing through the skies by the thousands....or you could be someone who dreads having to wash butterfly carcasses off your car regularly. Whichever you are, tune in to find out more about these fascinating butterflies and what they are doing.

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Music by Owen DesBles

It's that time of year for a possible cricket season to hit in Texas. While we see crickets every year, some years there are huge populations that turn into quite a nuisance. Tune into to find out more.

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Music by Owen DesBles

It's that time of year when grasshoppers seem to be eating EVERYTHING in your landscape. Tune in to discover how to tell grasshoppers from katydids and what you can do to manage these critters

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Music by Owen DesBles

Are you wondering what those bugs are on your tomatoes? ....or peppers...or eggplant.... This episode will cover two common culprits- stink bugs and leaffooted bugs.

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Music by Owen DesBles

Are you seeing webbing on your plants but no spiders? You may need to take a closer look for spider mites. While related to spiders, spider MITES are a different beast. Listen to learn what to look for and what you can do about them.

https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/spider-mite/

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Podcast music by: Owen DesBles

We've been hearing a lot about Cicada "brood X" this season - what are they and how come we aren't seeing them in Texas? Learn about cicadas, their long sad life underground, and how to chase them around the country.

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Podcast music by: Owen DesBles

Wasps are a concern because they care capable of stinging, but they can also be beneficial as pollinators and predators. We'll cover common wasps that can be found in Texas and when you should be concerned about them being in your yard.

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Podcast music by: Owen DesBles

Aphids are a sucking insect pest that plagues almost every home gardener. In this episode we discuss some basics about aphid biology, some of the predators, and how to manage them.

Podcast art by: Natalie Cervantes

Podcast music by: Owen DesBles

In this two-parter, Dr. Becky Bowling, Extension Specialist in Urban Water, talks to us about some of the most common turfgrass pests in Texas and how to monitor for them. In this episode, Dr. Bowling covers some of the other common pests we see in Texas turfgrass.

Podcast art by: Natalie Cervantes

Podcast music by: Owen DesBles