The Bug Tales Podcast

The Bug Tales Podcast

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The Bug Tales Podcast episodes

  • Flatworms

    In this episode Dr Ian Bedford tells the fascinating tale of the flatworm and what to do if you find one. 

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    4 min
  • Mimicry

    Is imitation the most sincere form of flattery? Listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast as Dr Ian talks about mimicry within the insect world. 

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    3 min
  • The Comma Butterfly

    This episode is dedicated to the king of camouflage, The Comma Butterfly. 

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    4 min
  • Leeches

    In this episode Dr Ian talks about the vampires of the bug world and their uses in modern and ancient medicine.

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    4 min
  • Hoverflies

    In this episode we focus on the family of flies known as 'Syrphids'

    Listen as The Bug Man tells this fascinating tale and don't forget to like share and subscribe for more. 

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    4 min
  • Choices for plant pest control

    In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast, Dr Ian Bedford talks garden pests and gives us some non toxic and natural alternatives to harmful chemicals. 

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    4 min
  • The Swallowtail Butterfly

    In this episode Dr Ian tells the sad tale of one of Britain's most magnificent butterflies, the Swallowtail. 

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    4 min
  • Bloodsucker Beetles

    This week we hear a bit of bug related folklore as Dr Ian tells the tale of the Blood Sucker Beetle. 

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    4 min
  • Red Lily Beetles

    This week, Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of the Red Lily Beetle and offers advice on how to stop these messy little critters. 

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    3 min
  • Conopid Flies

    In this episode, Dr Ian tells the sinister and brutal tale of the Conopid Fly.

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    4 min

About The Bug Tales Podcast

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A collection of little tales told by Norfolk's Bug Man, Dr Ian Bedford about the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful bugs of Britain, providing information on the amazing world of bugs and…