Bugs by the Yard

Pesticide is often a word that people don't like to hear. Learn what a pesticide truly is, the history of pesticides, and what the hosts think of it's use.

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Music by Owen DesBles

Thrips can show up in the landscape, especially if you like growing roses. Listen to find out if or when you need to be concerned.

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Listen to find out about some unusual bugs you may come across in the landscape.

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It's summer; it's hot; it's time for chiggers.

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This week, the cast talks about some of their favorite insects that are active at night!

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Music by Owen DesBles

Hammerhead worms may be news to you, but they have been in Texas for over 100 years. Learn how to identify them, some interesting facts, how to manage them, and why these entomologists don't think you should panic if you come across one.

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Music by Owen DesBles

We're continuing with our beneficial arthropods series and covering decomposers.

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Insects play a crucial role in the breakdown and recycling of organic materials. We also utilize this to our benefit! How many insects have you seen in your compost pile?

This spring has been really busy and I realized that I had a brain fart and posted this episode on our sister podcast Unwanted Guests. While some of you may have already listened to it as you may listen to both, I wanted to post it here where it belongs for those of you who may not tune into the other podcast.

So here it is...the missing spring pests in the veggie garden episode....sorry it's late in coming.

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Music by Owen DesBles

Be sure to check out these resources for additional information on garden pests!

https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/about-2/horticulture/edible-gardens-for-austin/vegetable-gardening-in-austin/texas-vegetable-garden-insects-field-guide/

https://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/landscape/

Learn more about the beneficial insects that often are overshadowed by pest species. Remember, most insects are not pests (some estimates are less than 7%!) Parasitoids and predators are some of the groups that we actually benefit from as they help mitigate pest populations.

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Music by Owen DesBles

Be sure to check out this Youtube video for more information on parasitoids! Truly a wild group of insects that take reproductive mechanisms to the extreme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jST12cyPx98&t=168s

We're going back to the basics with this episode and covering insect metamorphosis.

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Music by Owen DesBles

For more information on insect metamorphosis, visit: https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/2023/01/23/insect-life-cycles-by-wizzie-brown/