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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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How do insects communicate?
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/
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Hairy Caterpillars - Saltmarsh, Eastern Buckmoth & American Dagger
Saltmarsh and other hairy caterpillars are common across Texas this year.
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Pest insects on roses
This episode covers typical pest insects that may be found on roses.
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Honey Bee Swarms
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. -
Periodical Cicada Broods 19 & 13
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.
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Music by Owen DesBles
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