Presented By: Preventative Pest ControlHost Chesley Elkins and co-host Brian Victor welcome back bug expert Mike Swanson for a lively dive into summer’s creepiest crawlers. From scorpion myths during monsoon season to bizarre insect names like “earwig” and “fire brat,” the trio breaks down fact vs. fiction with humor and insight. Swanson explains the difference between New Mexico’s striped bark scorpion and Arizona’s venomous bark scorpion, why pests sneak into homes, and how to safely manage infestations. The conversation also branches into surprising bug trivia—like roly-polies being crustaceans—and garden threats from hornworms, squash bugs, and even deer. Packed with pest control tips and plenty of laughs, this episode reminds us that most bugs are less dangerous—and more fascinating—than we think.🔗 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes!📰 Support local journalism at abqjournal.com.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!#WhatsBuggingYou #AlbuquerqueJournal #Scorpions #PestControl #NewMexico #BugFacts #HomeTips #GardenPests #MikeSwanson #ChesleyElkins #BrianVictor