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 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.

  1. JAN 23

    Cole Crop Pests - Caterpillars

    Cole crops are those veggies in the Brassica family - mustards, cabbage, broccoli, kale, lettuce, cauliflower and others. They are generally grown during cooler weather and can have a number of insect issues. Learn the common caterpillars you may find on your cole crops, when to treat, how to treat, and how to avoid treating!0 Fall Vegetable Planting Guide: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/fall-vegetable-gardening-guide/01t4x000004OfitAAC Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    30 min

  2. 12/11/2025

    Stocking stuffers for bug lovers

    With our final episode of 2025, we talk about ideas for stocking stuffers for the bug lover in your life. Links below are provided as a springboard for ideas, not as an endorsement for any particular product. Jeweler's loupe https://rb.gy/9ue88a Insect collecting containers https://shorturl.at/GLbro https://shorturl.at/iCSle Craig Tracy Art https://www.craigtracy.com/ Quick Reference Publishing Guides https://www.quickreferencepublishing.com/ Insect Lego https://shorturl.at/Sp6OP Honey sticks https://www.glorybee.com/honey/honeystix Wildflower Seeds https://seedsource.com/search.php?search_query=pollinator Insect tree ornaments https://h7.cl/1jIEv Brass/ metal decorative insects https://shorturl.at/ygbB9 Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    14 min

  3. 11/27/2025

    How do insects overwinter?

    Did you ever wonder where insects go in the winter? Or maybe you've wondered if we have a freeze if there will be no insects in the spring. This episode will discuss insect overwintering strategies as well as ways that you can help the insects in your yard. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    25 min

  4. 11/13/2025

    Solitary and Social Insects Explained

    Insects display an array of sociality - from totally solitary to truly social. This episode dives into the differences in sociality. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    28 min

  5. 10/23/2025

    Trapdoor Spiders

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

    14 min

  6. 10/09/2025

    Whipscorpions a.k.a. Vinegaroons

    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-species Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    20 min

  7. 09/25/2025

    Boxelder bugs

    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.pdf https://agrilife.org/urban-ipm/2016/01/25/boxelder-bugs/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    17 min

  8. 09/11/2025

    Fall Armyworms

    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 Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    21 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
  • Show Website
    Bugs by the Yard

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