The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…
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.
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.
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-101/01t4x000002ciQPAAY Beekeeping Factsheets - http://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/global-search/beekeeping?c__results_layout_state=%7B%7D Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
Wondering what that insect may be on your succulent plant? This episode will cover common ones seen in Texas. Cochineal scale episode https://bugs-by-the-yard.captivate.fm/episode/cochineal-scales Pest of cacti publication https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/09/Managing-insect-pests-of-cacti-B6215.pdf Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
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 here: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/global-search/termite?c__results_layout_state=%7B%22page_number%22%3A1%2C%22refinements%22%3A%5B%7B%22nameOrId%22%3A%22Product_Type__c%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22DistinctValue%22%2C%22attributeType%22%3A%22Custom%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22Publications%22%5D%7D%5D%7D Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
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 Jonathan https://entomology.tamu.edu/people/consford-jonathan/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
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 & millipedes https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/asset-external/centipedes-and-millipedes/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
Continuing our "Bugs in love" series with information on insect mating. BBC Earth video on mantid mating https://youtu.be/Os3OBJSlpUc?si=WF4nlKLa2FgzANZ- Canadian Museum of Nature video on insect/ arthropod mating https://youtu.be/ZCbV1yMhFmw?si=hGks7w15UM0symWB Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
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.
This episode covers pyrethroids: what are they? how do they differ from pyrethrum and pyrethrins? how do they kill insects? Video on how pyrethroids work https://youtu.be/8X31U9xyqDw?si=S-p7VkIRzAE2dEbk EPA pyrethrins & pyrethroids https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/pyrethrins-and-pyrethroids-reregistration-and-labeling IRAC Mode of Action https://irac-online.org/mode-of-action/classification-online/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
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 Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We're back with our 2024 entomology gift giving ideas episode. This year we decided to talk books! Books recommended: My First 100 Bug Words by Chris Ferrie and Lindsay Dale-Scott A Sting in the Tale by Dave Coulson Insects of North America by John C. Abbott & Kendra Abbott Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding States by John C. Abbott & Kendra Abbott The Goddard Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance by Gail Miriam Moraru & Jerome Goddard II Essential Entomology by George C. McGavin, Leonidas-Romanos Davranoglou, et al. Borror and DeLong's Introduction to the Study of Insects (7th edition) by by Norman Johnson and Charles Triplehorn Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs: Identification and Natural History of the Fireflies of the Eastern and Central United States and Canada by Lynn Frierson Faust The Bees in Your Backyard by Joseph S. Wilson & Olivia Messinger Carril Amazing Arachnids by Jillian Cowles Wasps of North America by Heather Holm Six-legged Sex: The Erotic Lives of Bugs by James K. Wangberg Stocking Stuffers – any laminated pamphlets from Quick Reference Publishing Bonus Non-Fiction book: Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce Logo by Natalie Cervan g in the Tale, Dave Coulson tes Music by Owen DesBles…
No one likes a mosquito, but hopefully you can appreciate the intricacies and complex nature that mosquitoes find hosts and use their mouthparts. Also discussed are repellents and why some work and others don't. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
You know them. You love/hate them. It's time to talk Asian ladybird beetles. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles Other resources: https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/multicolored-asian-lady-beetles https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/beneficial/multicolored_asian_lady_beetle.htm https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/br/lbeetle/index/…
Find out what mites can become associated with humans and which ones can survive on humans. We talk about what to do in various instances and how you can track down where mites are located for management. Common Insect and Mite Pests of Humans https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/common-insect-and-mite-pests-of-humans/01t4x000004OUV1AAO Common External Parasites of Backyard Poultry https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/common-external-parasites-in-backyard-poultry/01t4x000004OxmeAAC Biting mites https://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/biting-stinging/others/ent-3009/ Diagnosing Mysterious "Bug Bites" https://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/biting-stinging/others/ent-3006-2/ What is a Sticky Trap https://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/ipm/what-is-a-sticky-trap/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
Harvestmen, daddy long legs, cellar spiders or Opiliones are long legged arachnids that we all probably know and love or fear. Learn a little about the lore of harvestmen, their lifecycle, what they actually eat and if they are really venemous.
This episode we talk with Dr. Kyle Slusher, AgriLife Entomology's new Pecan, Viticulture, and Fruit Specialist. https://entomology.tamu.edu/people/slusher-kyle/ eddie.slusher@ag.tamu.edu https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/07/03/agrilife-extension-adds-pecan-viticulture-and-fruit-pest-management-specialist-in-stephenville/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
Hear from one of Texas A&M AgriLife & A&M Department of Entomology's newest addition - Dr. Garett Slater and Apiculture Specialist leading the new Apiculture Program for Texas. Learn his goals for the program, research he plans to do, educational outreach, and some interesting facts about beekeeping and honey bees you probably didn't know! Apiculture Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564253723033 Texas Beekeepers Association - https://texasbeekeepers.org/ Beekeeping 101 Courses - https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/website/78795/…
Tawny Crazy Ants are an invasive and very pesky species of ant. Not found in all areas of Texas and still relatively new for even pest management professionals. Learn the ins and outs of TCA, how to ID them, who they get confused for, and what to do if you end up with an infestation.
Fleas are a common summertime pest, especially with those who have companion animals. This episode, we discuss how to identify and treat for fleas as well as the diseases they vector. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen Des Bles
Peridomestic?! What's that? Peridomestic is when something lives in or around humans. So this episode, we're talking common cockroaches that you may run into inside or around your home: American, Smokybrown, Turkestan, and German. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
Have you seen these large reddish-brown ants? ...or maybe you have seen the colonies where they clear out vegetation? This episode we'll discuss how to identify these ants, their biology, and why you may want to leave them alone. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles AgriLife Learn Publication on red harvester ants https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/red-harvester-ants/01t4x000004OUUtAAO TPWD Horned Lizard Watch Report https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/pwd_rp_w7000_1442/habitat/ Ant wiki information https://www.antwiki.org/wiki/Pogonomyrmex_barbatus TPWD Texas Horned Lizard information https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/thlizard San Antonio Zoo horned lizard reintroduction program https://sazoo.org/conservation/texas-horned-reintroduction-project/…
Have you been seeing webbing covering branches in your trees and shrubs? If so, you may want to open the webbing and see if you have fall webworms. In this episode, we discuss how to identify webworms and possible management strategies. Show notes: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Fall Webworm Free Publication Texas A&M Forest Service - Forest Health: Fall Webworm Field Guide to Common Texas Insects - Fall Webworm Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that is destructive to Ash trees in North America and can be found in Texas. Check out this episode to learn more about ways to prevent human-mediated spread, and steps you can take to protect your Ash trees. Texas A&M Forest Service EAB webpages: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/eab/ EAB Information 1-pager Texas Tree Selector State Summary of Potential Impacts EAB Hotline Number: 1-866-322-4512 Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
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/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
Saltmarsh and other hairy caterpillars are common across Texas this year. Show notes: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Saltmasrh Caterpillars Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
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 . Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
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. Show notes: University of Connecticut - The 2024 Periodical Cicada Emergence US Forest Service - USDA Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
This episode we cover information about mason bees, including the blue orchard bees. These bees are wonderful native pollinators that you can attract to your landscape. Check out these additional resources for more information! https://www.tcmastergardeners.org/mason-bees/ https://citybugs.tamu.edu/2021/06/17/the-native-mason-bee/ https://txbeeinspection.tamu.edu/mason-bees/ Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
Crape myrtles are the most commonly planted ornamental trees in our landscape and a scale threatens to take away some of the beauty of your tree. Learn what the group thinks of this scale, how to identify it, and what options are available for management. https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/insects/crapemyrtle-bark-scale/ https://citybugs.tamu.edu/files/2010/05/EHT-049-Crape-myrtle-bark-scale.pdf Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles…
This episode we cover how insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils work and why it's not a great idea to substitute household products for pesticides. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
Do you have an entomophile in your life? If so, this episode can help you with possible gift ideas! Also make sure to check out the links below. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles Wizzie's suggestions: Jewelers loupe - 30x + 60x plus light (put that in a google search) Clip on macro lens set for camera phone (google "smartphone macro lens set) Books -Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding States by John C. Abbott & Kendra Abbott -The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America's Bees by Joseph S. Wilson & Olivia Messinger Carril -Butterflies of Houston and Southeast Texas by John Tveten & Gloria Tveten -Caterpillars of Eastern North America: A Guide to Identification & Natural History by David Wagner -Six legged Sex: The Erotic Lives of Bugs by James K. Wangberg Instagram artists Mollyburgessdesigns designer cloth spiders, insects, and bats (find on instagram or etsy as "MollyBurgessDesigns") Ringgoldnicole (Nicole Ringgold) silversmith...amazing arthropod work & other stuff (website: nicoleringgold.com) sean_goddard_insects insects out of glass, copper tubing, etc. (website: seangoddardinsects.com) vetropod (Wesley Fleming) lampwork arthropods (website: www.vetropod.com/shop) fromhandsof.sjr pottery with slip painted arthropods (website: fromhandsofsjr.ca) bymikelibby arhtopods out of various objects (website: insectlabstudio.com/works/)…
Leaf cutter ants are a fascinating, although irritating ant to find in the landscape. If you don't have them, you need to listen to again an appreciation for them. If you have them, learn more about their biology and habits so you can better understand how to treat them!
Growing some cole crops this fall? Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale or others? Learn the most common pests that will plague those plants and how you can avoid losing them to the bugs.
This episode we cover some of the active hunting spiders that can be found in Texas including ground spiders, wolf spiders, fishing spiders, and tarantulas. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
Ambush spiders are those who sit and wait on plants, flowers or in web funnels to wait for their prey before jumping out to catch them. They include some important agricultural biological control agents, beautiful colors, and interesting specimens.
Jumping spiders are possibly the cutest spiders on the planet with their large eyes that look at you like an anime character. This episode will talk about stuff that you may not know about these cute little spiders. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
Pesticide is often a word that people don't like to hear. Learn what a pesticide truly is, the history of pesticides, and what the hosts think of it's use. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
Thrips can show up in the landscape, especially if you like growing roses. Listen to find out if or when you need to be concerned. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
Hammerhead worms may be news to you, but they have been in Texas for over 100 years. Learn how to identify them, some interesting facts, how to manage them, and why these entomologists don't think you should panic if you come across one. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles
We're continuing with our beneficial arthropods series and covering decomposers. Logo by Natalie Cervantes Music by Owen DesBles Insects play a crucial role in the breakdown and recycling of organic materials. We also utilize this to our benefit! How many insects have you seen in your compost pile?
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