Bugs by the Yard

Bugs by the Yard

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Bugs by the Yard episodes

  • Common turfgrass pests, Part i.

    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 grubs and chinch bugs.

    Podcast art by: Natalie Cervantes

    Podcast music by: Owen DesBles

    32 min
  • Vegetable Gardens

    Time to start your vegetable gardens! Learn a bit about what the Bug's by the Yard hosts do to prepare, establish, and manage pests on their vegetable gardens.

    Podcast art by: Natalie Cervantes

    Podcast music by: Owen DesBles

    26 min
  • Pollinator Gardening

    After that rough winter storm, spring has thrust itself upon us! Every year we get asked what to plant to attract pollinators - we discuss some of our favorite pollinators, how to prevent harm to pollinators, and some plants to consider to attract pollinators. We also mention a pollinator citizen science project (https://sixleggedaggie.com/pollinator-project) that gives you an opportunity to determine what plants are considered most attractive to pollinators in your area!

    Podcast art by: Natalie Cervantes

    Podcast music by: Owen DesBles

    30 min
  • Insects and Winter Survival

    Any time we get some cold snaps we get asked the question "will there be less insects this year?". In this episode, we discuss some insect cold tolerance strategies.

    Disclaimer: This episode was recorded after the first snowfall in Texas, but BEFORE winter storm Uri. Little did we know what was to come!

    Podcast art by: Natalie Cervantes

    Podcast music by: Owen DesBles

    19 min
  • Intro to the Bug Nerds

    Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie - three entomologists working for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service through the Department of Entomology. We're all passionate about bugs, but why? Learn a bit about each of us, what got us into entomology, what some of our favorite insects are, and what we hope to bring with this podcast series.

    Podcast art by: Natalie Cervantes

    Podcast music by: Owen DesBles

    21 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.