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Bugs by the Yard

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

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Learn about insects that occur in urban backyards and gardens of Texas; whether they be pests, beneficials, or really fascinating! This podcast is presented by Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie through the Department of Entomology with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service & Texas A&M Department of Entomology. Bugs by the Yard image produced by Natalie Cervantes. Intro and outro music produced by Owen DesBles.
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Harvestmen, daddy long legs, cellar spiders or Opiliones are long legged arachnids that we all probably know and love or fear. Learn a little about the lore of harvestmen, their lifecycle, what they actually eat and if they are really venemous.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Find out what mites can become associated with humans and which ones can survive on humans. We talk about what to do in various instances and how you can track down where mites are located for management. Common Insect and Mite Pests of Humans https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/common-insect-and-mite-pests-of-humans/01t4x000004OUV1AAO Common …
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This episode we talk with Dr. Kyle Slusher, AgriLife Entomology's new Pecan, Viticulture, and Fruit Specialist. https://entomology.tamu.edu/people/slusher-kyle/ eddie.slusher@ag.tamu.edu https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/07/03/agrilife-extension-adds-pecan-viticulture-and-fruit-pest-management-specialist-in-stephenville/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes…
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Hear from one of Texas A&M AgriLife & A&M Department of Entomology's newest addition - Dr. Garett Slater and Apiculture Specialist leading the new Apiculture Program for Texas. Learn his goals for the program, research he plans to do, educational outreach, and some interesting facts about beekeeping and honey bees you probably didn't know! Apicultu…
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Tawny Crazy Ants are an invasive and very pesky species of ant. Not found in all areas of Texas and still relatively new for even pest management professionals. Learn the ins and outs of TCA, how to ID them, who they get confused for, and what to do if you end up with an infestation.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Peridomestic?! What's that? Peridomestic is when something lives in or around humans. So this episode, we're talking common cockroaches that you may run into inside or around your home: American, Smokybrown, Turkestan, and German. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Have you seen these large reddish-brown ants? ...or maybe you have seen the colonies where they clear out vegetation? This episode we'll discuss how to identify these ants, their biology, and why you may want to leave them alone. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles AgriLife Learn Publication on red harvester ants https://agrilifelearn.t…
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Have you been seeing webbing covering branches in your trees and shrubs? If so, you may want to open the webbing and see if you have fall webworms. In this episode, we discuss how to identify webworms and possible management strategies. Show notes: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Fall Webworm Free Publication Texas A&M Forest Service - Forest Health…
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The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that is destructive to Ash trees in North America and can be found in Texas. Check out this episode to learn more about ways to prevent human-mediated spread, and steps you can take to protect your Ash trees. Texas A&M Forest Service EAB webpages: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/eab/ EAB Information 1-pager…
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Insects communicate in a variety of ways using various types of cues. Listen to find out more about how it is done. Check out this neat website on the "Songs of Insects": https://songsofinsects.com/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Saltmarsh and other hairy caterpillars are common across Texas this year. Show notes: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Saltmasrh Caterpillars Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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The group talks about what a honey bee swarm actually is and what it means to the colony and to the homeowner. Texas Apiary Inspection Service list of bee removers - https://txbeeinspection.tamu.edu/bee-removal/ Bee Culture Magazine Article - https://www.beeculture.com/swarm-initiation-a-nurse-bee-hypothesis/#:~:text=This%20quorum%20of%20nurse%20be…
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2024 is a big year when it comes to periodical cicadas with TWO broods emerging in the United States. Illinois seems to be the place to be with both broods in the state and some areas with overlap. This episode will cover information on both periodical cicadas as well as the annual cicadas that we have in Texas. Show notes: University of Connecticu…
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This episode we cover information about mason bees, including the blue orchard bees. These bees are wonderful native pollinators that you can attract to your landscape. Check out these additional resources for more information! https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/mason-bees/ https://citybugs.tamu.edu/2021/06/17/the-native-mason-bee/ https://txbeeinsp…
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Crape myrtles are the most commonly planted ornamental trees in our landscape and a scale threatens to take away some of the beauty of your tree. Learn what the group thinks of this scale, how to identify it, and what options are available for management. https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/insects/crapemyrtle-bark-scale/ https://citybugs.tamu.edu…
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This episode we cover how insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils work and why it's not a great idea to substitute household products for pesticides. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Do you have an entomophile in your life? If so, this episode can help you with possible gift ideas! Also make sure to check out the links below. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles Wizzie's suggestions: Jewelers loupe - 30x + 60x plus light (put that in a google search) Clip on macro lens set for camera phone (google "smartphone macro l…
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Leaf cutter ants are a fascinating, although irritating ant to find in the landscape. If you don't have them, you need to listen to again an appreciation for them. If you have them, learn more about their biology and habits so you can better understand how to treat them!Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Ambush spiders are those who sit and wait on plants, flowers or in web funnels to wait for their prey before jumping out to catch them. They include some important agricultural biological control agents, beautiful colors, and interesting specimens.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Jumping spiders are possibly the cutest spiders on the planet with their large eyes that look at you like an anime character. This episode will talk about stuff that you may not know about these cute little spiders. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Hammerhead worms may be news to you, but they have been in Texas for over 100 years. Learn how to identify them, some interesting facts, how to manage them, and why these entomologists don't think you should panic if you come across one. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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We're continuing with our beneficial arthropods series and covering decomposers. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles Insects play a crucial role in the breakdown and recycling of organic materials. We also utilize this to our benefit! How many insects have you seen in your compost pile?Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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This spring has been really busy and I realized that I had a brain fart and posted this episode on our sister podcast Unwanted Guests. While some of you may have already listened to it as you may listen to both, I wanted to post it here where it belongs for those of you who may not tune into the other podcast. So here it is...the missing spring pes…
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Learn more about the beneficial insects that often are overshadowed by pest species. Remember, most insects are not pests (some estimates are less than 7%!) Parasitoids and predators are some of the groups that we actually benefit from as they help mitigate pest populations. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles Be sure to check out this …
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We're going back to the basics with this episode and covering insect metamorphosis. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles For more information on insect metamorphosis, visit: https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/2023/01/23/insect-life-cycles-by-wizzie-brown/Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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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. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles For general information about red-imported fire and biology, visit: https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/red-imported-fire-ant/ F…
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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. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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We all think that crane flies are the harbinger of spring. Listen in to find out more. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles 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/Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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In this episode, we answer the dreaded question...."what is your favorite insect?" Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles 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.…
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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 BugsByTheYard@gmail.com Image by Natalie Cervantes. Music by Owen DesBles.…
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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/ chrome-extensio…
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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/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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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-wa…
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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/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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In this episode we continue on with the brushfoot butterfly family Nymphalidae. https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/butterfly-gardening/01t4x000004PDZAAA4 Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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In this episode we begin to discuss butterflies in the family Nymphalidae, the brushfoots. https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/butterfly-gardening/01t4x000004PDZAAA4 Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBlesTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
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