Unwanted Guests

While house sparrows are totally adorable, they can sometimes take up residence around the home in a very inconvenient location. Listen to find out what you can do to avoid this from happening.

**Just a quick note that this is the last episode of Unwanted Guests. If you want more information about insects, subscribe to the podcast Bugs by the Yard.

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It can be overwhelming trying to choose a pesticide. This episode covers things to consider before buying a pesticide as well as considerations for using pesticides.

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Planting a spring vegetable garden? Learn who we think are the top pests of those spring plants and what we recommend to do to treat them.

There are various stored product moths that can invade homes. In this episode we talk about how to figure out what type of moth you have and what to do about them.

https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/

Indianmeal moth https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/insects/indian-meal-moth/

Pantry & fabric pests https://ipmhouse.tamu.edu/files/2021/03/stored-product-pests.pdf

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Tune in to discover what we are guessing (note I said guess) may be problematic in 2023.

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The holidays are in full swing and we want to prepare you for possible unwanted guests (not the in-laws).

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Hackberry psyllids can become a nuisance in the fall as they may move indoors. Their small size allows them to enter around doors and windows, so they may pile up on windowsills.

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The Unwanted Guest team is really excited because we have a new member who will be helping us out with the podcast and answering questions, identifying insects, and providing trainings in the Dallas area.

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Rover ants are those tiny little black ants that you may discover in your kitchen or bathroom, a potted plant, or other areas near your home. Listen in to find out what to do when you find these gals.

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This episode we'll discuss a variety options that can help to manage mosquitoes around your home.

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