Unwanted Guests

Unwanted Guests

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Unwanted Guests episodes

  • Firewood insects

    Have you discovered insects in or around your firewood? Listen to find out what type of insects they may be and whether you should be concerned about them infesting your home.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    23 min
  • Stored product moths

    In episode 14 we covered information on pantry beetles. This episode will cover how to identify stored product moths and what to do about them.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    27 min
  • Pantry beetles

    Have you found bugs in your pantry? If so, they will most likely be either beetles or moths as those are the most common culprits. This episode of Unwanted Guests will describe what pantry beetles you may have and how you can get rid of them.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    27 min
  • Kissing bugs

    Listen in to discover how to identify a kissing bug, why you should keep an eye out for them, and how you can reduce your chances of having them get into your house.

    Kissing Bugs and Chagas Disease in the U.S. | Texas A&M (tamu.edu)

    CDC - Chagas Disease

    Triatomine testing in Texas:

    Triatomine Testing (texas.gov)

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    33 min
  • Fall nuisance pests

    Listen in to find out which insects may become a nuisance when the weather changes. We'll cover hackberry psyllids, acorn weevils, and boxelder bugs.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    25 min
  • Commensal Rodents

    While commensal rodents can be a problem at any time of the year, cooler temperatures can have them searching for a cozy place to spend winter....which can lead them indoors. Learn all about commensal rodents, how to avoid them, and how to manage them.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    35 min
  • Unwanted Ladybugs and Excluding Your Home

    Harmonia ladybird beetles are wonderful for controlling aphids in landscapes, but what happens when they move into your home? Tune into find out more about these beetles and how you can keep them- and other pests- outside.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    21 min
  • Tawny crazy ants

    Tawny crazy ants can be a major pest at certain times of the year. While they don't sting, the NUMBERS of ants can become overwhelming. Tune into to learn where these ants are found in Texas and what you can do about them.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    30 min
  • Large flies

    It's summer, it's hot and flies are going crazy. Tune in to discover what type of flies you may find in and around your home as well as what you can do to mange them.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    27 min
  • Small flies & gnats

    Small flies can be a BIG problem when they come indoors. Find out the common small flies you may encounter and how to get rid of them.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

    24 min

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Learn about insects you may find in and around Texas homes.