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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, 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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14:24

Trapdoor Spiders

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/10/23

Trapdoor spiders are a common, yet little known spider common to areas in Texas.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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20:02

Whipscorpions a.k.a. Vinegaroons

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/10/09

It's October and that means we pull out the weird and wonderful- well, more weird than usual?- critters for conversation. This episode is all about whipscorpions, also known as vinegaroons.https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/vinegaroon/https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/north-american-vinegaroon-speciesLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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16:31

Boxelder bugs

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/09/25

Prepare your home for boxelder bugs....find out what they are, why they may be a problem, and what to do to avoid or get rid of them.https://www-aes.tamu.edu/files/2014/06/Boxelder-Bugs-and-Red-Shouldered-Bugs.pdfhttps://agrilife.org/urban-ipm/2016/01/25/boxelder-bugs/Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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21:01

Fall Armyworms

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/09/11

Conditions are right for a fall armyworm outbreak this fall. You may be on of the unlucky to see them! Learn what they are what you can do about them.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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14:53

Yucca moths and yucca

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/08/28

Yucca moths depend on yucca as for for their young, but yucca also depend on yucca moths for pollination. We'll talk about the mutualistic relationship.https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2011/apr/scout3/Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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00:48

Night Pollinators

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/08/14

There are a surprising number of night pollinators. This episode discusses the main moth pollinators that come out at night.

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27:22

Brown patchy lawn? Listen to find out causes

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/07/24

It's the time of year where the lawn may not be looking the best in Texas, often brown patchy spots can appear. This episode we break down what may be some causes of brown patchy turf and what you can do to diagnose and resolve the problem.Proper mowing practices -https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/mowing-recommendations-for-warmseason-turfgrasses/01t4x000004OUiyAAGFertilizing -https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/lawn-fertilization-for-texas-warmseason-grasses/01t4x000004OUgfAAGChinch

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24:03

What's Making Holes in My Lawn???

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/07/10

A common question we get is, "what is making those holes in my lawn??" While you may never know, learn what could potentially being making holes in the yard.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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17:05

Where are All the Bugs?

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/06/26

Ever notice that certain years or times of the year insects don't seem to be around and wonder "where are all the bugs?". You aren't the only one. Hear a conversation from the hosts on how they answer that question and where all the insects have gone!Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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16:34

June beetle or Junebug?

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/06/12

Do you know the difference between a June beetle and a Junebug? Listen in to find out what constitutes a June beetle.Publication on white grubs (includes management)https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/white-grubs-in-texas-turfgrass/01t4x000004OUUZAA4Bugs by the Yard Turf pests episodes 1 & 2https://bugs-by-the-yard.captivate.fm/searchLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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29:44

Honey by Honey Bees

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/05/22

This episode covers how honey bees collect honey, why, and how a beekeeper extracts it for our pleasure!Beekeeping 101 Course - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/beekeeping-101/01t4x000002ciQPAAYBeekeeping Factsheets - http://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/global-search/beekeeping?c__results_layout_state=%7B%7DLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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30:56

Insects on succulents: prickly pear, agave, yucca

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/05/08

Wondering what that insect may be on your succulent plant? This episode will cover common ones seen in Texas.Cochineal scale episodehttps://bugs-by-the-yard.captivate.fm/episode/cochineal-scalesPest of cacti publicationhttps://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/09/Managing-insect-pests-of-cacti-B6215.pdfLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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22:02

Texas structural termites

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/04/24

It's spring which means that termites are swarming. This episode covers common termites that can be associated with structures: native subterranean termites, formosan subterranean termites, and drywood termites.AgriLife Publications on termites can be found

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33:48

How to Deal With Fire Ants

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/04/10

Fire ants can be a real nuisance. Learn how to `best manage them in your yard.

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33:34

Interview with Jonathan Consford

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/03/27

Meet out new IPM Specialist in El Paso, Jonathan Consford. He is tasked with pecans, cotton, and anything else that comes his way!Contact information for Jonathanhttps://entomology.tamu.edu/people/consford-jonathan/Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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24:15

Centipedes and millipedes

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/03/13

Do you know the differences between centipedes and millipedes? While both are beneficial animals, they are beneficial in different ways. Learn how to tell these two groups apart and find out how they can help you in your garden.AgriLife publication on centipedes & millipedeshttps://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-external/centipedes-and-millipedes/Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles

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31:43

Insect (and other arthropods) mating

Bugs by the Yard ·

2025/02/27

Continuing our "Bugs in love" series with information on insect mating.BBC Earth video on mantid matinghttps://youtu.be/Os3OBJSlpUc?si=WF4nlKLa2FgzANZ-Canadian Museum of Nature video on insect/ arthropod matinghttps://youtu.be/ZCbV1yMhFmw?si=hGks7w15UM0symWBLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic 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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