The weather is turning colder, so prepare to move those plants indoors, but make sure you don't bring any pests in with them. This episode tells you what to look for on house plants and plants that come indoors over winter.

Whitefly:

• https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/silverleaf-whitefly/

Scales:

• https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/wax-scales/
• chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2011/03/scale.pdf

Mealybugs:

• https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/citrus-mealybug/

Roaches:

• https://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/household/cockroaches/
• https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-external/cockroach-biology-and-management/

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Listen in to find out what those weird growths on your oak tree (or other plants) are and what causes them to grow.

Read more on Insects in the City!

https://citybugs.tamu.edu/2014/04/03/gall-insects-most-active-in-the-spring/

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Love 'em or hate 'em, tune in to find out more about these fascinating animals.

See these two web pages for more information:

https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/paper-wasp/

https://txbeeinspection.tamu.edu/public/bee-identification/paper-wasp/

Follow this link to download our 6 page publication!

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-external/paper-wasps-yellowjackets-and-solitary-wasps/

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In this episode we wrap up our butterfly series with information on hairstreaks, blues, coppers, and harvesters.

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First off, meet our NEW colleague...Bryant McDowell! Then stay to listen and learn about the butterfly family Pieridae, commonly known as the whites and sulfur.

Here are some great photos to check out! https://elp.tamu.edu/ipm/bugs/family-pieridae/

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In this episode we continue on with the brushfoot butterfly family Nymphalidae.

https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/butterfly-gardening/01t4x000004PDZAAA4

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In this episode we begin to discuss butterflies in the family Nymphalidae, the brushfoots.

https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/butterfly-gardening/01t4x000004PDZAAA4

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Listen in to learn about the milkweed butterflies that are found in the United States: monarchs, queens, soldiers, and tropical milkweed butterflies.

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Listen in to find out more about the common swallowtail butterflies that can be found in Texas.

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The perfect insect for conjuring up summer nights. Listen in to discover more about the fascinating life of fireflies.

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