Bugs by the Yard

Ever notice that certain years or times of the year insects don't seem to be around and wonder "where are all the bugs?". You aren't the only one. Hear a conversation from the hosts on how they answer that question and where all the insects have gone!

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Do you know the difference between a June beetle and a Junebug? Listen in to find out what constitutes a June beetle.

Publication on white grubs (includes management)

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

Bugs by the Yard Turf pests episodes 1 & 2

https://bugs-by-the-yard.captivate.fm/search

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This episode covers how honey bees collect honey, why, and how a beekeeper extracts it for our pleasure!

Beekeeping 101 Course - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/beekeeping-101/01t4x000002ciQPAAY

Beekeeping Factsheets - http://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/global-search/beekeeping?c__results_layout_state=%7B%7D

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Wondering what that insect may be on your succulent plant? This episode will cover common ones seen in Texas.

Cochineal scale episode

https://bugs-by-the-yard.captivate.fm/episode/cochineal-scales

Pest of cacti publication

https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/09/Managing-insect-pests-of-cacti-B6215.pdf

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It's spring which means that termites are swarming. This episode covers common termites that can be associated with structures: native subterranean termites, formosan subterranean termites, and drywood termites.

AgriLife Publications on termites can be found here:

https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/global-search/termite?c__results_layout_state=%7B%22page_number%22%3A1%2C%22refinements%22%3A%5B%7B%22nameOrId%22%3A%22Product_Type__c%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22DistinctValue%22%2C%22attributeType%22%3A%22Custom%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22Publications%22%5D%7D%5D%7D

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Music by Owen DesBles

Fire ants can be a real nuisance. Learn how to `best manage them in your yard.

Meet out new IPM Specialist in El Paso, Jonathan Consford. He is tasked with pecans, cotton, and anything else that comes his way!

Contact information for Jonathan

https://entomology.tamu.edu/people/consford-jonathan/

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Music by Owen DesBles

Do you know the differences between centipedes and millipedes? While both are beneficial animals, they are beneficial in different ways. Learn how to tell these two groups apart and find out how they can help you in your garden.

AgriLife publication on centipedes & millipedes

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-external/centipedes-and-millipedes/

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Continuing our "Bugs in love" series with information on insect mating.

BBC Earth video on mantid mating

https://youtu.be/Os3OBJSlpUc?si=WF4nlKLa2FgzANZ-

Canadian Museum of Nature video on insect/ arthropod mating

https://youtu.be/ZCbV1yMhFmw?si=hGks7w15UM0symWB

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Love is in the air! Literally for many insects trying to attract mates. Learn how insects find mates and what strategies they use - weird, odd, and brutal - to lure their loved ones to them.