Bugs by the Yard

By: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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  • Summary

  • 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.
    Copyright 2024 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
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Episodes
  • How Mosquitoes Feed and Repellents Work

    How Mosquitoes Feed and Repellents Work
    Nov 22 2024

    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
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    32 mins
  • Multicolored Asian ladybird beetles: friend or foe...or both?

    Multicolored Asian ladybird beetles: friend or foe...or both?
    Nov 14 2024

    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/
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    28 mins
  • Mites associated with humans

    Mites associated with humans
    Oct 24 2024

    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
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    28 mins

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