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Bugs by the Yard

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

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 and Wizzie Brown via the Department of Entomology with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Bugs by the Yard image produced by Natalie Cervantes. Intro and outro music produced by Owen DesBles.

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24:10

Insect Attraction - How Insects Find Mates

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/02/13

Love is in the air! Literally for many insects trying to attract mates. Learn how insects find mates and what strategies they use - weird, odd, and brutal - to lure their loved ones to them.

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16:47

How do pyrethroids work?

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/01/30

This episode covers pyrethroids: what are they? how do they differ from pyrethrum and pyrethrins? how do they kill insects?Video on how pyrethroids workhttps://youtu.be/8X31U9xyqDw?si=S-p7VkIRzAE2dEbkEPA pyrethrins & pyrethroidshttps://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids-reregistration-and-labelingIRAC Mode of Actionhttps://irac-online.org/mode-of-action/classification-online/Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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22:00

Insect Growth Regulators

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/01/16

Insect growth regulators are a class of insecticide that disrupts the insect's growth and development. Specific to arthropods without any impact on mammals, birds, reptiles, etc, this is a host specific (to arthropods) option for pest control for several insects. Learn what an insect growth regulator is and how it acts on the insect.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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31:48

Holiday gift guide: entomology books

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/12/12

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We're back with our 2024 entomology gift giving ideas episode. This year we decided to talk books!Books recommended:My First 100 Bug Words by Chris Ferrie and Lindsay Dale-ScottA Sting in the Tale by Dave CoulsonInsects of North America by John C. Abbott & Kendra AbbottCommon Insects of Texas and Surrounding States by John C. Abbott & Kendra AbbottThe Goddard Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance by Gail Miriam Moraru&Jerome Goddard IIEssential Entomology by George

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32:08

How Mosquitoes Feed and Repellents Work

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/11/22

No one likes a mosquito, but hopefully you can appreciate the intricacies and complex nature that mosquitoes find hosts and use their mouthparts. Also discussed are repellents and why some work and others don't.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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28:05

Multicolored Asian ladybird beetles: friend or...

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/11/14

You know them. You love/hate them. It's time to talk Asian ladybird beetles.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBlesOther resources:https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/multicolored-asian-lady-beetleshttps://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/multicolored_asian_lady_beetle.htmhttps://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/br/lbeetle/index/

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27:44

Mites associated with humans

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/10/24

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 Humanshttps://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/common-insect-and-mite-pests-of-humans/01t4x000004OUV1AAOCommon External Parasites of Backyard Poultryhttps://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/common-external-parasites-in-backyard-poultry/01t4x000004OxmeAACBiting

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22:51

Harvestmen and Daddy Long Legs

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/10/10

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.

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50:45

Interview with Dr. Kyle Slusher - AgriLife Pecan,...

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/09/26

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.eduhttps://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/07/03/agrilife-extension-adds-pecan-viticulture-and-fruit-pest-management-specialist-in-stephenville/Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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48:43

Interview with Garett Slater - AgriLife Apiculture...

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/09/12

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!Apiculture Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564253723033Texas Beekeepers Association - https://texasbeekeepers.org/Beekeeping

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29:25

Tawny Crazy Ants

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/08/22

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.

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48:02

Fleas

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/08/08

Fleas are a common summertime pest, especially with those who have companion animals. This episode, we discuss how to identify and treat for fleas as well as the diseases they vector.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen Des Bles

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37:51

Peridomestic cockroaches

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/07/25

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 CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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28:07

Red harvester ants

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/07/11

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 CervantesMusic by Owen DesBlesAgriLife Learn Publication on red harvester antshttps://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/red-harvester-ants/01t4x000004OUUtAAOTPWD Horned Lizard Watch

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16:51

Webbing in trees? Try fall webworms

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/06/27

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 PublicationTexas A&M Forest Service - Forest Health: Fall WebwormField Guide to Common Texas Insects - Fall WebwormLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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28:44

Emerald Ash Borer - a new pest?

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/06/14

Show notes for Bryant!

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21:41

How do insects communicate?

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/05/23

Insect communicate in a variety of ways using various types of cues. Listen to find out more about how it is done.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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32:09

Hairy Caterpillars - Saltmarsh, Eastern Buckmoth &...

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/05/09

Saltmarsh and other hairy caterpillars are common across Texas this year.

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39:49

Pest insects on roses

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/04/25

This episode covers typical pest insects that may be found on roses.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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30:00

Honey Bee Swarms

Bugs by the Yard ·

2024/04/11

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%20bees,that%20initiates%20the%20swarming%20process.&text=In%20the%20Biology%20of%20the,to%20establish%20a%20new%20colony.

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