Bugs by the Yard

Now is the perfect time to treat for red-imported fire ants. You can either treat your yard individually or work with your neighbors to create a community-wide management program.

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For general information about red-imported fire and biology, visit: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/red-imported-fire-ant/

For more information on community-wide management programs and contact information, visit: https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-local/community-fire-ant-management/

Spring is creeping in and many people's thoughts are turning to getting back outside and working in the garden. This episode, we'll talk about spring garden preparation and why or may or may not want to do it.

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We all think that crane flies are the harbinger of spring. Listen in to find out more.

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Links for more information and to view pictures of crane flies:

1) https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/crane-fly/

2) https://citybugs.tamu.edu/2016/03/15/crane-flies/

In this episode, we answer the dreaded question...."what is your favorite insect?"

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Molly's Favorites:

Fire ants: https://fireant.tamu.edu/manage/faq/

Honey bees: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/honey-bee/

Praying mantis: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/praying-mantis/

Zebra Heliconian: https://aggie-hort.tamu.edu/databases/butterflies/butterfly-gallery/pages/Lantana9.html and for more information, visit: https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Heliconius-charithonia

Wizzie's Favorites:

Pale-bordered field cockroach: https://landscapeipm.tamu.edu/what-is-ipm/ipm-concepts/pest-identification/good-bug-bad-bug/neither/cockroaches/

Cuban cockroach: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/120830-glowing-cockroaches-bugs-science-animals

Jumping spiders: You can download our Texas spiders publication here: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/spiders/01t4x000004OUUuAAO and if you want to enjoy some ADORABLE photos, check out Thomas Shahan's flickr account here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/opoterser/albums/with/72157629202125460

Bryant's Favorites:

Dobsonfly: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/dobsonfly/

Snakefly: Check out this awesome publication: https://lacewing.tamu.edu/neuropterida/neur_bibliography/edoc12/lyu2018ref18033-19522.pdf and click here for some general photos: https://elp.tamu.edu/ipm/bugs/order-raphidioptera/

Mantidfly: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/mantidfly/

Scorpionfly: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/scorpionfly/

Hear all about our predictions for this year's insects! Weather definitely plays a roll, and weather has been consistently warm and dry and we have some ideas for what you might be seeing this year.

Send us a comment or topic idea! Email us at [email protected]

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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/
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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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