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S4E116 Meet Dani Sekula - IPM Program Specialist in Weslaco
Continuing with our interviews of Program Specialists in the Texas Integrated Pest Management Program, we interview Danielle Sekula from the Weslaco area.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4E115 New world screwworm
The new world screwworm has been in the news A LOT lately. This episode we're joined by Dr. Sonja Swiger to discuss what you need to know to protect yourselves, companion animals, and…
S4E114 Green lacewings
Green lacewing larvae are voracious predators and can be very beneficial in helping to manage other insects in the garden and landscape. This episode, we discuss how to identify green lacewings in…
S4E113 Meet Stephen Biles - IPM Program Specialist in MidCoast Area
Wizzie and Molly interview colleague Stephen Biles of the Texas Midcoast area. Email - [email protected]/Newsletter - midcoastipm.blogspot.comPasture Mealybug Information -…
S4E112 Legume plant pests
Legume crops are beans and peas, but also many wildflower species (think bluebonnets!).Learn the other insects you may find on your legume crops, when to treat, how to treat, and how to avoid…
S4E111 Nightshade Crops - Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplants
Texans love to grow crops in the nightshade family - Solanaceous Crops. Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Learn what insects typically plague them!Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4E110 Squash Vine Borers
Squash vine borers can be a major pain for gardeners. There isn't much you can do about them, but here are some suggestions.Mentioned during the podcast, Kaolin…
S4E109 Cucurbit pests
Cucurbit crops are those veggies in the Cucurbitaceae family, or gourd family. This family includes squash, zucchini, pumpkins, cucumbers, watermelon, other melons and others.Learn the insects you…
S4E108 Cole crop insects part 2
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…
S4E107 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…
S4E106 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…
S4E105 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…
S4E104 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 CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4E103 Trapdoor Spiders
Trapdoor spiders are a common, yet little known spider common to areas in Texas.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4E102 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…
S4E101 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…
S4E100 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 CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4E99 Yucca moths and yucca
Yucca moths depend on yucca as for for their young, but yucca also depend on yucca moths for pollination. We'll talk about the mutualistic…
S4E98 Night Pollinators
There are a surprising number of night pollinators. This episode discusses the main moth pollinators that come out at night.
S4E97 Brown patchy lawn? Listen to find out causes
It's the time of year where the lawn may not be looking the best in Texas, often brown patchy spots can appear. This episode we break down what may be some causes of brown patchy turf and what you…
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