Bugs by the Yard

Did you ever wonder where insects go in the winter? Or maybe you've wondered if we have a freeze if there will be no insects in the spring. This episode will discuss insect overwintering strategies as well as ways that you can help the insects in your yard.

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Insects display an array of sociality - from totally solitary to truly social. This episode dives into the differences in sociality.

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Trapdoor spiders are a common, yet little known spider common to areas in Texas.

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It's October and that means we pull out the weird and wonderful- well, more weird than usual?- critters for conversation. This episode is all about whipscorpions, also known as vinegaroons.

https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/vinegaroon/

https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/north-american-vinegaroon-species

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Music by Owen DesBles

Prepare your home for boxelder bugs....find out what they are, why they may be a problem, and what to do to avoid or get rid of them.

https://www-aes.tamu.edu/files/2014/06/Boxelder-Bugs-and-Red-Shouldered-Bugs.pdf

https://agrilife.org/urban-ipm/2016/01/25/boxelder-bugs/

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Music by Owen DesBles

Conditions are right for a fall armyworm outbreak this fall. You may be on of the unlucky to see them! Learn what they are what you can do about them.

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Yucca moths depend on yucca as for for their young, but yucca also depend on yucca moths for pollination. We'll talk about the mutualistic relationship.

https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2011/apr/scout3/

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There are a surprising number of night pollinators. This episode discusses the main moth pollinators that come out at night.

It's the time of year where the lawn may not be looking the best in Texas, often brown patchy spots can appear. This episode we break down what may be some causes of brown patchy turf and what you can do to diagnose and resolve the problem.

Proper mowing practices - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/mowing-recommendations-for-warmseason-turfgrasses/01t4x000004OUiyAAG

Fertilizing - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/lawn-fertilization-for-texas-warmseason-grasses/01t4x000004OUgfAAG

Chinch bugs - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/chinch-bug-management-in-lawns/01t4x000004OUUwAAO

White grubs - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/white-grubs-in-texas-turfgrass/01t4x000004OUUZAA4

Large patch - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/how-to-diagnose-and-manage-large-patch-disease-in-warmseason-turfgrass/01t4x000004OfrgAAC

Take all patch - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/takeall-root-rot/01t4x000004OfrfAAC

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Music by Owen Des Bles

A common question we get is, "what is making those holes in my lawn??" While you may never know, learn what could potentially being making holes in the yard.

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