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The Bug Tales Podcast

Dr. Ian Bedford

A collection of little tales told by Norfolk"s Bug Man, Dr Ian Bedford about the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful bugs of Britain, providing information on the amazing world of bugs and their vital roles in sustaining ecosystems and their biodiversity in our countryside and gardens.If you have a topic you would like us to cover in future episodes or if you have any general questions please contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordThanks for

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Mimicry

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Is imitation the most sincere form of flattery? Listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast as Dr Ian talks about mimicry within the insect world. If you enjoyed this episode please like, share and follow for more. Thanks for listening!

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The Comma Butterfly

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2025/09/13

This episode is dedicated to the king of camouflage, The Comma Butterfly. If you enjoyed this episode please like and share. Thanks for listening!

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Leeches

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2025/09/08

In this episode Dr Ian talks about the vampires of the bug world and their uses in modern and ancient medicine. If you enjoyed this episode please like and share. Thanks for listening!

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Hoverflies

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2025/08/16

In this episode we focus on the family of flies known as 'Syrphids' Listen as The Bug Man tells this fascinating tale and don't forget to like share and subscribe for more. Thanks for listening!

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Choices for plant pest control

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/08/02

In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast, Dr Ian Bedford talks garden pests and gives us some non toxic and natural alternatives to harmful chemicals. If you enjoyed this episode please like, share and subscribe for more. Thanks for listening!

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3:56

The Swallowtail Butterfly

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/06/28

In this episode Dr Ian tells the sad tale of one of Britain's most magnificent butterflies, the Swallowtail. If you enjoyed this episode please like, share and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

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Bloodsucker Beetles

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2025/06/21

This week we hear a bit of bug related folklore as Dr Ian tells the tale of the Blood Sucker Beetle. If you enjoy this episode don't forget to like, share and subscribe to help us keep the podcast alive. Thanks for listening!

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Red Lilly Beetles

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/06/14

This week, Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of the Red Lilly Beetle and offers advice on how to stop these messy little critters. If you like this episode please like, follow and share for more. Thanks for listening!

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Conopid Flies

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/06/07

In this episode, Dr Ian tells the sinister and brutal tale of the Conopid Fly. Please like, share and follow for more bug tales!

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Home Grown Pests

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/05/24

Home grown veg often produces home grown pests. In this episode, The Bug Man gives some advice on how to combat these critters in an ecological friendly way. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please share, like and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

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Tardegrades

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/05/18

In this episode of the podcast, Dr Ian covers the ultimate survivor of the insect world- The Tardegrade. If you enjoyed this episode please share, like and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

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Garden Slugs

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/04/23

Friend or foe? In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we join Dr Ian to learn about the slugs we often find lurking around our gardens. Thanks for listening!

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Ectoparasites

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/04/13

Ticks, lice, fleas and mites! In this slightly gruesome episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we focus on Ectoparasites. Thanks for listening!

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Cabbage Bomb Aphids

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/04/05

The Cabbage Aphid has a secret survival weapon. Hear all about it on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast with Dr Ian Bedford

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3:12

Ultraviolet Light

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/03/22

This week on the podcast the bug man is talking UV light and its effect on the insect world.

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2:57

Silverfish

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/03/16

Join Dr Ian as he talks about the fascinating 'Silverfish' bugs which can often be seen in and around our homes.

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3:29

Home Grown Veg

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/03/12

This week on the podcast Dr Ian will be talking about garden bugs, how they contribute to our garden ecosystems and how they can be managed.

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3:23

The Orange-tip Butterfly

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2025/03/05

Dr Ian is back just in time for Spring with this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast! This episode is dedicated to the Orange-tip butterfly. We hope you enjoy!

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Marvellous Fruit Flies

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2024/06/10

In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast, Dr Ian tells the tale of the marvellous but pesky fruit flies often seen hovering around our over ripe banana's.If you like this episode you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford.Thanks for listening!

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3:23

Leaf Rolling Sawflies

The Bug Tales Podcast ·

2024/06/01

If you're wondering who's rolling up the rose leaves at this time of year then take a listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. If you like this episode you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford.Thanks for listening!

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