Unwanted Guests

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Learn about insects you may find in and around Texas homes. Learn about insects that occur in and around urban structures of Texas; whether they be pests, beneficials, or simply fascinating! This podcast is presented by Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, Robert Puckett, and Janet Hurley through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Department of Entomology. Unwanted Guests image produced by Natalie Cervantes. Intro and outro music produced by Owen DesBles.

  1. 05/17/2023

    What to do about house sparrows

    While house sparrows are totally adorable, they can sometimes take up residence around the home in a very inconvenient location. Listen to find out what you can do to avoid this from happening. **Just a quick note that this is the last episode of Unwanted Guests. If you want more information about insects, subscribe to the podcast Bugs by the Yard. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    30 min

  2. 04/19/2023

    Things to know before buying and using pesticides

    It can be overwhelming trying to choose a pesticide. This episode covers things to consider before buying a pesticide as well as considerations for using pesticides. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    26 min

  3. 03/24/2023

    Common Pests in the Spring Veggie Garden

    Planting a spring vegetable garden? Learn who we think are the top pests of those spring plants and what we recommend to do to treat them.

    39 min

  4. 02/15/2023

    Clothes moths or pantry moths

    There are various stored product moths that can invade homes. In this episode we talk about how to figure out what type of moth you have and what to do about them. https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/ Indianmeal moth https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/insects/indian-meal-moth/ Pantry & fabric pests https://ipmhouse.tamu.edu/files/2021/03/stored-product-pests.pdf Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    28 min

  5. 01/18/2023

    Pest predictions for 2023

    Tune in to discover what we are guessing (note I said guess) may be problematic in 2023. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    30 min

  6. 12/21/2022

    Holiday home invaders

    The holidays are in full swing and we want to prepare you for possible unwanted guests (not the in-laws). Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    27 min

  7. 11/16/2022

    Hackberry psyllids or those little bugs in the windowsill

    Hackberry psyllids can become a nuisance in the fall as they may move indoors. Their small size allows them to enter around doors and windows, so they may pile up on windowsills. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    24 min

  8. 09/21/2022

    Meet our newest team member!

    The Unwanted Guest team is really excited because we have a new member who will be helping us out with the podcast and answering questions, identifying insects, and providing trainings in the Dallas area. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles

    25 min
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About

Learn about insects you may find in and around Texas homes. Learn about insects that occur in and around urban structures of Texas; whether they be pests, beneficials, or simply fascinating! This podcast is presented by Molly Keck, Wizzie Brown, Robert Puckett, and Janet Hurley through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Department of Entomology. Unwanted Guests image produced by Natalie Cervantes. Intro and outro music produced by Owen DesBles.

Information

  • Creator
    Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
  • Show Website
    Unwanted Guests