Podcasts about Insect

On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes show: World Esperanto Congress for 2025 meets in Brno; fireflies named insect of the year 2025, as their glow disappears from Czech summer nights; and, for our feature, we will explore another one of Czechia's ZOOs, in our summer series "Stories from Czech ZOOs" - this week from Olomouc. Enjoy! 

A collection of lab-reared mosquitoes were dumped on Hawaii in June 2025. In 2008 the Gates Foundation paid Jichi Medical University $100,000 “to design a mosquito that can produce and secrete a malaria vaccine protein into a host's skin.” In 2010 Science Magazine online called these mosquitoes “flying vaccinators.” Years later genetically modified mosquitos were released in California and Florida, along with countries like Brazil. The reasoning varies: to stop invasive species, to breed away disease carriers, and to prevent malaria. But when you introduced modified species into a local population then you are introducing invasive species. When you try to limit population numbers you could end up killing all the local population. These experiments have all but failed completely. Besides, Malaria has a standard set of symptoms and most cases in the US and even Japan are from Africa, Southern Asia, and South America. There are virtually no domestic cases and so we know that mosquitos and bacteria do not cause malaria. So what's the point in releasing engineered insects? Perhaps it has something to do with black magic. The Japanese KODOKU and Chinese GU systems of magic involve the use of insects to inflict harm or obtain protection. Poisonous and venomous insects are placed in a container where they fight and die. The last surviving insect is then used to create poisons or protective charms. Consider this: genetically modified insects are released in large contained areas to fight insects carrying serious diseases. They are intended to kill off the local insect populations, at which point the invasive modified insect can be used to inject proteins into the local human population. In other words, this isn't just mad science, it's KODOKU.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Parasites vs. parasitoids: Seems like just a suffix but actually, the difference is deadly. UCR entomologist John Heraty joins the show to discuss some of the stranger parasitoids he studies.

This episode originally aired on July 12, 2021: Have you ever considered feeding insects to your dogs? Maybe that's too easy, how about purchasing a cricket muffin for yourself at a local cafe? Producers Nhu Ho and Bethany Godreau take a dive into the world of insect protein close to home. Bringing perspectives from Brad Ewankiw of Enterra Corp on the impacts of insect protein production and Serge Boutet, a Montreal-based agronomist with a passion for critters both four-legged and centi-legged. Listen up for information on the environmental implications of insect protein and how it might affect you.Program Log ★ Support this podcast ★

We kick off with a bowl of Jay's Jambalaya. HBO has released a five hour Billy Joel documentary produced by Tom Hanks. Next, why is Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours back on the charts? Finally, we have another update on Wu-Tang Clan's private album (Bloomberg). Song: Guerilla Toss - “Red Flag to Angry Bull (featuring Stephen Malkmus & Trey Anastasio)”Next up, it's News with Nick. Massive Attack forms an alliance, an Insect causes a stampede at Beyonce concert, King Crimson's new project, and the Coldplay Kiss Cam fiasco.Song: McKinley Dixon - “F.F.O.L. (featuring Teller Bank$)”Finally, Greg serves us some “Heavy Rotation” for dessert. Songs:Deftones - “My Mind is a Mountain”Cave In - “Jupiter”Spiritbox - “Soft Spine”

On this week's MyAgLife in Technology segment, with harvest around the corner, UC Davis' Zhongli Pan discusses new SmartProbe technology that helps reduce processors' reliance on manual insect scouting and improves early detection.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/

Not great, so instead we start opening Pokemon packs and watch Babylon 5.

We discuss which celebrity you'd want to interact with online, prebiotic pepsi, ryder's pink chicken and bugs that cause accidents. Ryder and Lisa are brought to you by Always Plumbing & Heating at www.alwaysplumbing.ca! Follow our new IG account: https://www.instagram.com/ryderandlisa/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLkvtFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHneVsRkgoTivEq_YpNKzbRx07zJJ4xHJBav9bN93g5sj7w0-Ne3WTU38e16T_aem_IJVe2T60sLEhGqYcAKs2ag

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Sue & Fred join in studio with Heidi for a wide-ranging edition of Sue's News that coves good, movies, insect news (after a slight delay), what's a reasonable amount of states for people to have traveled to in their lives & do you know what "Cool Ranch" Doritos are called in Europe?

Josh and Sophie had a great chat with Placement about their new single Insect, the music video, how the band came together, their journey so far, and their debut album. Be sure to check it out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey there insect lovers! This episode is a real treat, Jody, Jonathan, and Michael are joined by Douglass Hughes and Skalla Resco, two members of the moderation team at r/bugidentification over at Reddit. These are two selfless people who spend their time making sure folks know what insects they are encountering indoors and out and they have so many stories to share! Tune in to learn about the behind the scenes action of how a subreddit works, what are some of the most common insects people are asking questions about, and how reddit is a lot like Extension work!   Show Notes https://www.reddit.com/r/bugidentification/   You can find show notes on the blog.   Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!   Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org.

This week, we dive into the micro world of springtails to learn about what they are, what they do, and why we need them.    Patreon -> https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46499107 IG: https://www.instagram.com/insects4fun/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085443614825 Email: Insectsfordummies@gmail.com  Discord -> https://discord.gg/pDJH3CYcG6    Today's music by: murtoy

Esta semana os hablamos monográficamente de insectos a cuenta de la publicación de Insectópolis, un tebeo de divulgación del artista estadounidense Peter Kuper. En el tebeo, Kuper imagina cómo verían los propios insectos una exposición (humana) sobre insectos, y qué opinarían sobre los humanos que los han estudiado a lo largo de la historia. Uno de los pasajes del cómic está dedicado a Maria Sibylla Merian, una artista del siglo XVII que dedicó toda su obra a la observación y la documentación de los insectos, y muy en particular su ciclo de vida y su relación con las plantas. Merian fue la primera persona que se fijó en que muchos insectos son enormemente selectivos y sólo viven o se alimentan en ciertas especies de plantas. Durante toda su vida estuvo fascinada por la metamorfosis de las mariposas, y fue una de las primeras personas en documentarla en todos sus pasos. Merian es, probablemente, la primera ilustradora de la naturaleza que tuvo una mentalidad sistemática, y que por tanto estuvo muy cerca de la ciencia. Si queréis ver algunas de sus ilustraciones, muchas están disponibles online. Por ejemplo, en este enlace: https://www.wikiart.org/es/maria-sibylla-merianhttps://www.wikiart.org/es/maria-sibylla-merian En la otra mitad de la sección nos fijamos en las mariposas en el siglo XXI, y en cómo sus poblaciones están dando señales muy claras de estrés. En algunos lugares el número de avistamientos de mariposas ha disminuido en un 60%, y eso que las mariposas son uno de los pocos insectos en los que nos fijamos. El declive general de las poblaciones de insectos es uno de los grandes problemas ecológicos de nuestro siglo, aunque nos fijamos menos en ellos que en los mamíferos o las aves. Si os interesa este asunto, lo tratamos hace unos meses en nuestro pódcast hermano, La Brújula de la Ciencia; buscad el capítulo s14e17 y allí tendréis más datos sobre la preocupante situación de las poblaciones insectiles. Este programa se emitió originalmente el 26 de junio de 2025. Podéis escuchar el resto de audios de Más de Uno en la app de Onda Cero y en su web, ondacero.es

Larry Weber talks about the emergence of frogs, turtles, and insect-eating plants

This week we're diving head-first into the long grass, under the flowerpots, and behind the compost bin to celebrate National Insect Week! The Wildlife Trusts' collaborator and garden designer Zoe Claymore shares her top tips on wildlife friendly gardening. RHS Principal Entomologist Dr Hayley Jones will be busting some myths around one critter which has been dominating our gardens this year – aphids! And another RHS entomologist – Josie Stuart – explains why earwigs are excellent insect predators to encourage into your plot.   Host: Gareth Richards   Contributors: Zoe Claymore, Dr Hayley Jones, Josie Stuart   Links: Buddleja aphids Buddleja aphid survey Aphids Earwigs 

When it comes to the title of the strongest insect, we've got some real contenders flexing their exoskeletons. First up, we've got the Hercules Beetle, lifting stuff that makes your gym weights look like marshmallows. But hold onto your antennae, because the Dung Beetle is here to roll with the big dung balls – they can move objects 1,141 times their own weight. Don't count out the Rhino Beetle, either – it's got the brute strength to rival its horned namesake. But the true heavyweight champ? The Dung Beetle takes the crown, proving that even in the insect world, strength comes in all shapes and sizes.

With shifting regulations and tough insect pressure, California vegetable growers lean into targeted fertility and pest strategies.

In this episode of the SMFM Podcast, Dr. Rachel Harrison welcomes Dr. Christina Megli to discuss vector-borne illnesses like Lyme, malaria, and dengue—highlighting symptoms, current trends, and diagnostic approaches. Together, they review treatment and management strategies, and offer practical tips to help patients make informed decisions about travel, vaccines, insect repellents, and prevention, and share trusted clinical resources for healthcare providers. Click here for the full episode transcript. For more educational resources, visit education.smfm.org.  Additional Resources: CDC resources https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices https://www.cdc.gov/yellow-book/hcp/family-travel/pregnant-travelers.html https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list#group-f Insect repellent resources https://www.epa.gov/insect-repellents/find-repellent-right-you Vector-borne illnesses resources https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/about/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/chikungunya/causes-and-spread/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/oropouche/symptoms/oropouche-and-pregnancy.html https://www.cdc.gov/zika/about/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/about/index.html

Are you seeing damage in your trees since the cicadas came to town? Something to worry about or not? Dr. Ellen Crocker, University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, and Dr. Jonathan Larson, University of Kentucky Entomology, joins us to explain whether or not this is an issue for your forests. Also on tap... James Wright, Executive Director of the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA), talks about transitioning into his new position, how KFIA operates by helping the industries of Kentucky. And finally Mike Silliman, Kentucky Association of Consulting Foresters (KACF), joins us to talk about how a consulting forester can offer support to landowners by helping them make informed decisions about their woodlands. To view more episodes, visit From the Woods Today at https://forestry.ca.uky.edu/woods-today - FTWT 6.11.25

Insect calls in distinctive stereo fields and frogs singing and calling in the background. Subtle Church music can be heard in the background.  This place which used to be a thriving wetland, is now a mixture of natural and human acoustic activity. The recordings here are being used to monitor/observe as well as archive diverse “remnant” species there and finally, as a tool for raising awareness about fragile ecosystems. This is a recording of Soundscape Ecology mentee Emmanuel Baffoe from Pantuase, Ghana. Recording date: 22nd November 2024.

A little termite has big dreams.

Chelsi Abbott, technical advisor within the Davey Institute, shares what the signs of tree decline are, along with what homeowners can do to spot and prevent it. In this episode we cover: Why do trees decline? (1:37) Water supply is the root issue (2:44)What are the signs of tree decline? (4:02)What can we do to intervene? (6:00)The timeline of tree decline (8:02)What it's like to be a technical advisor at Davey (10:12)Fungal issues (12:37)What to do if you spot a fungal issue (14:23)Best advice for homeowners on how to avoid decline (15:52)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our Insect and Disease Issues blogs to learn the best ways to spot and prevent tree decline, visit Blog.Davey.com by clicking here - Insect and Disease Issues.Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

In this episode Ed interviews Devin Radosevich, Ph.D. Student at Iowa State University. They discuss Devin's work, in the Gassmann lab, with short stature corn and insect pests. Additional Resources How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Radosevich, D. (Interviewees). S4:E22 (Podcast). Crawlers of Compact Corn: Insect Pests and Short Stature Corn. 6/4/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.   Transcript

The messy first couple has a bad breakup. Mayor Mantello has a spat with Troy's city hall landlord. Florida meteorologist says cuts to science are making his job impossible. Insect numbers are collapsing. Ice is spreading suffering and violating human rights. And free tax software just got open sourced.    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/29/rfk-jr-maha-health-report-studies    https://www.wired.com/story/doge-elon-musk-really-not-leaving/    https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/news/2025/06/03/first-columbia-bette-troy-mantello-city-hall-lease.html    https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/troy-mayor-first-columbia-president-exchange-20361498.php    https://youtu.be/bwmmPlw06_0?si=pXhOSadKXpTy_WKx    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/03/climate-species-collapse-ecology-insects-nature-reserves-aoe    https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/05/landlord-lobby-will-boost-cuomo-with-2-5m-spend-00389886    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/immigrants-at-ice-check-ins-detained-and-held-in-basement-of-federal-building-in-los-angeles/    https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/06/05/djibouti-deportations-migrants-ice-trump/   https://newrepublic.com/post/196138/ice-child-birthday-party-gang-meeting-tren-de-aragua?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=SF_TNR    https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06/08/us/la-protests-national-guard?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare    https://www.404media.co/directfile-open-source-irs-tax-filing-software-turbotax-is-trying-to-kil/   Give us a call! (516) 324-8404

Whitney visited the Crop Doctors' Podcast Studio in Stoneville during the Mississippi State Extension Scout School to break down the current insect situation across Mississippi.  As the growing season heats up, so does insect activity in cotton and soybean fields.  For more episodes from the Crop Doctors, visit our website at http://extension.msstate.edu/shows/mississippi-crop-situation   #mscrops #MSUext

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Butterflies are highly evolved insects, and some can traverse incredible distances in their search for the right weather

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Tips for Forage and Pasture Management: Insect Pests, Production and Harvesting

On Thursday's Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Lisa Clancy. Lisa, a native of Corofin, has created a fascinating new book on insects! The book, called Insect Portraits, includes stunning macro photographs of all sorts of Irish insects.

Welcome to the 250th episode of the Just Grow Something podcast!

On the show today, the Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot series has announced its new lead actress via a very emotional video, and it's left some fans traumatised. Plus, the Cannes Film Festival is well underway and while some very prestigious new films are premiering, all eyes are on the red carpet. Who broke the newly introduced dress code, which famous actress was attacked by a bee (and saved by Pedro Pascal) and which former teen movie stars are now making headlines together? Allow us to take you through all the big moments. Plus, Australian Fashion Week has come to an end and this year in particular the event was immersed in drama. From two very famous influencers who were embroiled in a headline making exchange to viral interviews and people locked out of the event, here’s everything that happened. Listen to more of our most popular Brutally Honest Reviews:A Brutally Honest Review of Grey’s Anatomy To Celebrate Its 20 YearsA Brutally Honest Review of Snow WhiteA Brutally Honest Review of Meghan Markle’s new show Em Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Subscribe to MamamiaGET IN TOUCH:Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP!Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Em VernemSenior Producer: Sasha TannockAudio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Skip & Sara discuss the tornadoes that hit nearby, then Skip speaks with Brian Anderson, AKA, the Tic Terminator. Then in segment 3 Skip and Frank Scirpo discuss how not to rob a liquor store. Very fun show. Don't miss it!

Madison Darbyshire makes her first appearance on the podcast to discuss the screwworm – what it is, why it's threatening U.S. ranchers again, and why all of this could have been prevented. Come for awareness of an emergent problem; stay for the geopolitical explanation for why Texas is the ancestral home of the American cowboy.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Introduction(02:46) - Understanding Screwworms(04:35) - History of Screwworm Eradication(09:07) - Challenges and Costs of Eradication(18:27) - Screwworm's Return and Current Issues(23:20) - Geopolitical and Environmental Implications(26:30) - US-Mexico Relations and Screwworm Crisis(30:24) - Challenges in Sterilizing Fruit Flies(30:39) - Government Involvement and Financial Hurdles(31:37) - Comparing International Responses(32:47) - Economic Impact on Ranchers(36:32) - Potential Solutions and Public Awareness(37:26) - Containment Challenges and Expert Opinions(43:42) - Historical Context and Labor Issues(50:42) - Geopolitical and Environmental Factors(55:18) - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsReferenced in the Show:--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapCI Site: cognitive.investmentsSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com --Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today's volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.--This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

In this episode we speak with Kish Johnson from Advancing Eco Agriculture about how data-driven tools like SAP analysis and foliar sprays are transforming regenerative farming. Kish shares how farms are eliminating pests and diseases through optimized plant nutrition and improved photosynthesis. The conversation dives into the connection between soil biology, profitability, and nutrient density. Kish also addresses skepticism around ag “products” and offers a humble, science-based approach to farm improvement. The episode wraps with news of a research partnership between AEA and the Market Gardener Institute to adapt these tools for small-scale growers.SponsorsTessier: Use promo code MGI10 for 10% off and free shipping on your first purchase for the Eastern North American regions Farmhand: CSA farmers can set up a complimentary 1:1 strategy session with founder Ari at Timestamps[8:37] The hopeful message of regenerative agriculture[12:17] Understanding the economic “J curve” in farming transitions[19:08] What Advancing Eco Agriculture (AEA) actually does for farmers[24:23] Fighting orchard disease with SAP analysis[27:17] Why SAP analysis is like a blood test for plants[31:04] The power of foliar sprays for nutrient uptake[43:27] Increasing photosynthesis for crop resilience and yield[48:23] Nutrient corrections that boost photosynthesis[52:01] The role of seed inoculants and microbial colonization[1:04:16] Insect pressure and the myth of “holes mean healthy”[1:06:00] How protein synthesis deters aphids[1:13:47] Giving farmers real decision-making power through data[1:21:04] Collaboration between AEA and the Market Gardener Institute[1:28:58] Making nutrient density measurable and marketable[1:33:59] “There's no such thing as cheap food” – nutrient density and health[1:36:20] The most common global farming issue Kish observesLinks/ResourcesMarket Gardener Institute:  https://themarketgardener.com/ Masterclass:  https://themarketgardener.com/courses/the-market-gardener-masterclass/ Newsletter:  https://themarketgardener.com/newsletterBlog:  https://themarketgardener.com/blog Books: https://themarketgardener.com/booksGrowers & Co: https://growers.co/Heirloom: https://heirloom.ag/The Old Mill: https://www.espaceoldmill.com/en/Follow UsWebsite: http://themarketgardener.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/marketgardenerinstitute Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarketgardeners Guest Social Media LinksAdvancing Eco Agriculture:Website: https://advancingecoag.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancingecoag/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/advancingecoag/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRApdrU3BA0Pzo6MNWTD2jg Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/advancingecoag Podcast: https://regenerativeagriculturepodcast.com/ JM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanmartinfortierFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanmartinfortier

Greetings Arthro-Pod listeners! This week, Michael leads the Arthro-Pod team in a discussion about the abdomen. This is the latest in our series about the different parts of insects and other hexapods. Other episodes include 162: The Insect Head 144: Insect Wings 143: Insect Legs 130: Chew, Digest, Poop - How Insects Eat   While many might consider the abdomen to be a boring hotdog, we find out how there's actually a lot going on both inside and outside of the abdomen.       Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!   Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org.

Nik Hill talks about voicing the main character of Reggie in INSECT 2: ECDYSIS. He talks about returning to this character after more than a decade, and even discusses the third film, INSECT SUMMER. It will merge the characters from COOL SUMMER and the world of INSECT.Stream INSECT here:https://tubitv.com/movies/472623/insectStream COOL SUMMER here:https://tubitv.com/movies/100019659/cool-summerTwo teen brothers discover that an enormous and evil Insect is living in their dead mother's bedroom.Pay $2 a month to subscribe and watch ALL the films AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE!https://vimeo.com/ondemand/afunlimited/Or, watch INSECT in its entirety here:https://vimeo.com/ondemand/135870NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR AMAZON PRIME! "SO BAD" IT WAS TAKEN DOWN! Watch the animated tale that even the mighty Amazon couldn't contain!#notonamazon#anhedeniafilmsunlimited#insect

This fine gem has some sharp edges! But her taste in nurseries? Yuck! Thank you to Ansle and Anri for your listener requests! Support the showThank you for listening! To contact us please email justbugspodcast@gmail.comFollow us on social media at JustBugsPodcast Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/JustBugs

As temperatures rise and fields start to green up, the quiet of early spring may not last long. Insects, both familiar and new, are beginning to stir—and what happens next could have a big impact on crops, trees, and even our weekend hikes. State Entomologist PJ Liesch shares what to watch for and when to take action. Already this spring, black cutworm and true armyworm moths have been caught in traps across the state. That’s a sign farmers should be on alert. “If I were a farmer, I’d be scouting fields for caterpillars over the next few weeks,” Liesch says. He notes armyworms often cause problems again in late July. Farmers with alfalfa may want to check for insect damage early. Liesch adds, “If you’ve had issues in the past, now is the time to be watching.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of the natural world has been altered by humans in some way. Ecosystems that are dominated by humans or man-made structures, such as cities, can still provide meaningful and essential habitat for insects. Today, we are going to discuss research being done in various human-dominated landscapes to answer the question: how do we restore and conserve insects in these ecosystems?We are joined by Dr. Chelse Prather, Associate Professor and Environmental Biology Coordinator at the University of Dayton. As an ecologist, Chelse has worked with insect communities in forests, grasslands, and urban ecosystems. She has managed a variety of projects from understanding basic insect ecology, like what nutrients limit insect communities, to very applied projects, such as how the installation of solar arrays affects insect communities.---Photo by Matthew ShepherdThank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.

Did you know the average person unknowingly consumes about 2 pounds of insects or insect parts annually? This startling fact underscores the ubiquitous presence of insects in our environment and diet, presenting unique challenges in allergy diagnosis and patient management. This episode of ImmunoCAST explores the multifaceted world of insect-related allergies, moving beyond common respiratory or stinging triggers to uncover lesser-known presentations. We explore the "Pancake Syndrome" and its link to dust mites, discuss the cross-reactivity between dust mites and shellfish, and examine the allergenic potential of insect-derived food additives. By understanding these complex interactions, clinicians can enhance their diagnostic acumen and provide more comprehensive care for patients with suspected insect allergies. References and resources available at: https://www.thermofisher.com/phadia/us/en/resources/immunocast/hidden-insect-allergies-food-dust-mites.html?cid=0ct_3pc_05032024_9SGOV4

It's zombie season! At least if you're watching the new season of the fungal thriller “The Last of Us,” airing right now on Max, which chronicles what happens after a fungus turns most of humanity into zombies.It's fiction for us, but for some organisms on the planet, it's more like a documentary. The fungus that zombifies humanity in the show is based on Ophiocordyceps, a real fungal group that infects ants, takes over their brains and bodies, and turns them into spore factories.But this isn't the only example of real-life zombies. Science writer Mindy Weisberger found a whole book's worth of stories about horrifying and creative zombies and zombie-makers that inhabit the Earth, which she writes about in Rise of the Zombie Bugs: The Surprising Science of Parasitic Mind-Control.Host Flora Lichtman sits down with Weisberger to talk about the creepy and inventive lifestyles of these parasites, and how studying these zombifiers can teach us about ourselves.Read an excerpt from Rise Of The Zombie Bugs.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.  Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

What's your plan for this summer? Enjoying the water? Going camping? Firing up the grill? Whatever you prefer, we have safety steps to follow. And don't forget your furry friends. There are steps you can take to help keep them safe too. Skin safety Children's skin is more susceptible to sunburns and UV damage from the sun than adults. Before going outside, apply sunscreen and dress your kids in protective clothing like rash guards and hats. Choose a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 with broad-spectrum protection that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreen is only safe for children over 6 months old. For babies under 6 months, keep them shaded and avoid direct sunlight. Children should also wear sunscreen on cloudy days. Even though the sun is hidden behind clouds, UV rays can still penetrate the skin and cause harm. Stay indoors during the peak sun hours. Warm weather can dry out skin. Apply a moisturizing cream or lotion after bath time and before bed to keep skin hydrated. Water safety Babies and small children can drown in just two inches of water. Keep a close eye on children around swimming pools, lakes, rivers, kiddie pools, and bathtubs and small containers of water like toilets, buckets, ice chests, or water tables. Make sure they stay covered, have a safety latch, or are kept out of reach. Children can be quick and slip away in an instant, so keep eyes on them at all times. Children can take swimming lessons as early as their first birthday. Other types of swimming lessons like Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) are an option for babies under 12 months. ISR lessons teach survival and self-rescue skills. Only swim in areas with a certified lifeguard. Never go into the ocean after dark.. Nutrition safety Keep your kids hydrated throughout the day by offering plenty of water to drink. Have water bottles nearby and fill them with ice to keep the water cold. Insulated stainless steel bottles keep water cold for hours. In hot weather, offer hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumbers, berries, homemade fruit pops, and smoothies. If your child doesn't like drinking plain water, try infusing it with citrus fruits or fresh herbs for added flavor. When eating and cooking outdoors, avoid leaving raw meat or prepared foods in the sun to prevent foodborne illnesses. When BBQing, use an internal meat thermometer to ensure meats reach a safe internal temperature before eating. Always supervise open flames or BBQ grills and keep kids' toys and activities away from these areas for safety. Weather safety Avoid outdoor play during peak sun hours to prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, and nausea. If your child shows any of these signs, get them to a cool place right away, offer water, and use a cool bath or washcloth to help lower their temperature. If symptoms persist after an hour, seek medical attention immediately. Never leave children or pets alone in a car, even for a few minutes, as temperatures can become dangerous quickly. Avoid swimming or entering any body of water during thunderstorms or lightning. Insect safety Apply insect repellent on children before heading outdoors if bugs are around. Use an EPA-registered insect repellent. Eliminate standing water around your home to reduce the number of mosquitoes and other bugs nearby. If you live in an area with a lot of insects, plan indoor activities to avoid bug bites, especially in the evening. When planning an activity in a bug-prone area, dress children in long-sleeve shirts and long pants made from lightweight, breathable fabrics. Keep doors and windows closed whenever possible. If you want to open them, consider installing screens to keep bugs out. (credits)

Dean and Sue advise a caller about the electromagnetic device to help remove rodents + bugs from their outdoor area. Dean and Sue discuss how to fumigate for pests without harming plant life. They discuss wood framing and repair due to pest damage in the attic and the type of options with ECOLA products. How to treat wood boring beetles. Lastly, ECOLA's service warranty is broken down and how to treat mosquitoes. 

In this shorts episode I offer some of my favorite informational resources, from vague concepts to specific books to the exceptionally obvious. Many are linked in the show notes. At the end I try out a new style of Q&A, will it work? Only time will tell.   State level organic associations:  MOFGA in Maine or NOFA in other northeast states Clubs: NAFEX, NNGA, and their facebook groups. Podcasts: Perennial AF from the Savanna Institute, Poor Prole's Almanac, In Defence of Plants, Live Like the World is Dying, Cultivariable   Books: Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation by Dirr and Heuser, The Holistic Orchard by Michael Phillips, Cornucopia II : a source book of edible plants by Stephen Facciola , Edible Forest Gardens by Dave Jacke and Eric Toesmeier, Radical Mycology by Peter McCoy, Tree Fruit Field Guide to Insect, Mite, and Disease Pests and Natural Enemies of Eastern North America by Plant and Life Science Publishing. The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Carla Emery , Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties by Carrol Deppe, Secrets of Plant Propagation by Lewis Hill. Seed to Seed by Suzanne Ashworth. Online resources: BONAP, Plants For A Future, The Woody Plant Seed Manual | US Forest Service Research

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These little but mighty insects hold within them the power to create chemical explosions, burns, and even really stinky juice.

Flies are amazing insects that play critical roles in our environment including pollination, waste disposal, pest control, and as a link in the food web. Flies are greatly diverse in colors, shape, size, and where they live. Butterflies and bees probably generate more enthusiasm, but it's time to change that. To talk about flies with us, we are joined by Dr. Erica McAlister, who works at the Natural History Museum in London, where she is the principal curator for Diptera and Siphonaptera, i.e., flies and fleas. Erica takes a particular interest in three groups of flies, fungus gnats, assassin flies, and mosquitoes. The latter means that inevitably she is involved with many projects related to identification of mosquitoes and which ones are associated with spread of malaria and other diseases and viruses, but her experience is much broader, including teaching entomology in Dominica and studying the invertebrates — more specifically, the flies — of that island. Finally, Erica is also the award-winning author of four books, including The Secret Life of Flies and The Inside Out of Flies.---Cover Photo: Whitney Cranshaw - Bugwood CC - Tachinid fly (Trichopoda pennipes) Thank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.