Podcasts about insects

Ellen jumps to conclusions about jack jumper ants. We discuss Metazooa, is it cake, a menace to public health, lime in the Coke, gamergate, casual abductions, learning walks, and so much more. Links:Play Metazooa: https://metazooa.com/For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website!Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord!Follow Ellen on BlueSky!

Lama Zopa Rinpoche says that bearing hardships while doing this retreat purifies negative karma in the same manner as when doing a nyung-nä. He mentions how bodhisattvas bear hardships for other sentient beings, even if it causes life danger. They enjoy it so much because they can see the benefit for others.Rinpoche says that he wants to speak out on behalf of all the millipedes, worms, and other insects. He says that it's important to help insects circumambulate holy objects. He mentions several stories about insects that collected merit in this way and then later attained a higher rebirth. In the same way, we can bring countless benefits to insects and animals by taking them around relics, statues, stupas, and scriptures. It directs their life towards enlightenment, it's only going up.Rinpoche states that the essence of Buddhism is compassion. Buddha was inspired by compassion to achieve enlightenment, complete the two types of merit, and show us the whole path to enlightenment. Thus, holy objects have so much power because they came from Buddha's compassion.Rinpoche talks about the realization of remembering the kindness of each insect by recognizing that it has been our mother numberless times. We should feel like that with every sentient being—whether it's a person or an insect—anyone you see, then immediately you feel that they are so kind, precious, and close to your heart.From April 10 to May 10, 2004, Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave extensive teachings during the Mahamudra Retreat at Buddha House in Australia. While the retreat focused on Mahamudra, Rinpoche also taught on a wide range of Lamrim topics. This retreat marked the beginning of a series of month-long retreats in Australia. Subsequent retreats were held in 2011, 2014, and 2018, hosted by the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo.Find out more about Lama Zopa Rinpoche, his teachings and projects at https://fpmt.org/

In this fall-themed episode, Sarah and Hanna are joined by Community Forester Sarah Browning to talk about the insects (and a few not-quite-insects) that become more noticeable this time of year. From spiders in the basement to mosquitoes that won't quit, the conversation covers who these critters are, what they're doing in the fall, and how to live with—or without—them.Learn why wolf spiders seem extra big in autumn, what oak itch mites are really up to in your red oaks, and why minute pirate bugs have such a misleadingly cute name. The team also shares practical advice for dealing with fruit flies, fungus gnats, whiteflies on houseplants, and nuisance insects like Asian lady beetles and boxelder bugs. And of course, they wrap up with their Plants of the Week.We've updated our show notes template! Check it out at https://plantnebraska.org/podcastFor early access to new episodes, photos, and other behind the scenes content, join us on Patreon. For $5/month you'll receive exclusive content or early access to podcasts and other resources while supporting our efforts to Plant Nebraska. https://www.patreon.com/NebraskaStatewideArboretumSend us your questions at growingwithbloombox@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail.Follow us @NebraskaStatewideArboretum on Facebook and InstagramLearn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org

In this episode, Siavash Taravati, an IPM advisor in Southern California, shares his expertise on managing structural pests, including termites, ants, and cockroaches. He discusses the challenges of pest management, the value of integrated pest management (IPM), and the unique behaviors of pests such as the dark rover ant. Siavash also highlights his research on detecting termites with microwave technology and explores potential regulatory changes that could impact fumigation practices. The conversation underscores the complexity of pest control and why flexible, informed approaches are essential for effectively managing different pest species. Resources and Links Visit Dr. Taravati's blog, Urban IPM So Cal, for details on the research projects and publications mentioned in this episode. Learn more about detecting drywood termites using microwave technology in PCT or Journal of Economic Entomology (JEE). Read about sampling red imported fire ants by volume in Entomology Today or JEE. Arthro-Pod 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.

"The place was alive with birdsong. Insects crawled on the ground or flew through the air in iridescent colours. And there were more wildflowers than you have ever seen in your life..." The forest slowly transitions into spring. Day by day, I see the flowers open up and say hello. Join me (with boisterous wind and cranky birds) as I contemplate the petals of so many bush blossoms.

Buying your first home isn't just about how it looks on inspection day — it's about how it feels to live in year-round. The tricky part? Sellers and agents often showcase a property in its best light (literally). That sunny deck, breezy living room, or quiet coastal street might look perfect in one season, but turn into a nightmare when the weather shifts.In this episode, Meighan and Veronica uncover the seasonal traps that catch countless first home buyers. From west-facing living rooms that feel like ovens in summer to drafty, freezing hallways in winter, you'll learn how aspect, orientation, and insulation can completely change the livability — and running costs — of a home.They also tackle the less obvious culprits: strong seasonal winds, mossie invasions, noisy flight paths, and even tourism patterns that can turn a peaceful suburb into a packed carpark. These are the realities few buyers think to check, but they can make or break your comfort (and your budget).By the end of the episode, you'll know what to look for across all four seasons — not just the day you inspect — so you can make smarter, regret-free decisions. Because a first home should feel right year-round, not just when the sun is shining.Listen now to avoid seasonal surprises and buy with confidence.Episode Highlights00:00 – Introduction02:08 – Understanding Seasonality in Home Buying03:58 – Aspect, Light, and Heat Considerations06:34 – Wind and Weather Factors09:46 – Dealing with Insects and Nature12:57 – Quiet Streets in Winter, Gridlock in Summer15:00 – Heating, Cooling, and Insulation18:45 – Don't Buy for Summer Alone: Final TakeawaysCourse Details:THE First Home Buyer Course is our Step-By-Step, No BS Guide to Every Stage of The Home Buying Process – It's the next best thing to having your own buyer's agent. With our expert guidance, you'll know what to do at every step along the way. Become a home owner faster and easier. Click here: https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBGIf you enjoyed today's podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show! There's more to come, so we hope to have you along with us on this journey!Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourFirstHomeBuyerGuidePodcastSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/your-first-home-buyer-guide-podcast/id1544701825Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GyrfXoqvDxjqNRv40NVQs?si=7c8bc4362fab421f

Though there are only a handful of bugs and invertebrates that humans consider edible, productive, or beautiful, they are an essential element in any healthy ecosystem. All too often the ones that we don't derive beauty from or direct use from are considered an annoyance at best or actively destroyed and eradicated in all too many cases. It's long overdue that I highlight just how valuable insects are to out world and our own wellbeing on this show, and to help me to do that in this episode is Vicki Hird.  Vicki Hird is the Strategic Lead on Agriculture for The Wildlife Trusts UK and was until recently Head of the Sustainable Farming Campaign for Sustain: The Alliance for Better Food and Farming. She is also a published author and runs an independent consultancy. As an experienced and award-winning environmental campaigner, researcher, writer and strategist working for the past 30 years mainly on food, farming and environmental issues and solutions, Vicki has worked on government policy for many years authored ‘Perfectly Safe to Eat? The facts on food' in 2000, and has led teams at FoE, War on Want, WSPA and SAFE Alliance. She has co-founded many organisations including Sustain, Hackney Food Partnership and the Eating Better Alliance – and has written and campaigned extensively at a global, EU and national level. Vicki's other passion is insects and other invertebrates and she has a Masters in Pest Management and is a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (FRES). Her new book – ‘Rebugging the Planet-The Remarkable Things that Insects (and Other Invertebrates) Do – and Why we need to love them more' will be our focus of today's conversation. Vicki helps me to understand the significance of invertebrates in ecosystems, exploring their role, challenges, and conservation efforts. Together we go over how promoting biodiversity, sustainable practices, and community engagement is crucial to protect these essential species and support whole ecosystem health.  We also cover practical actions that anyone can take to support insect habitats in their area such as adopting habitat-friendly gardening practices, advocating for conservation policies, and understanding the impact of individual actions on invertebrates to maintain the delicate balance of nature.

The boys share their thoughts on insects (bugs) in video games. Recorded 9/6/2025.

To celebrate the 100th episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we're bringing you a special conversation with Dr. Eduardo Rico from the University of Pennsylvania. He explores the promising potential of insect-based protein in dairy cow diets and explains how nutritional quality, sustainability, and public perception could shape its future use in the U.S. and beyond. Listen now on all major platforms!"When you look at the preliminary data, it doesn't seem like replacing part of the soybean meal makes cows crash in performance—if the diet is balanced for protein and amino acids."Meet the guest: Dr. Eduardo Rico is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, with a strong background in nutritional biochemistry and applied dairy nutrition. His current research focuses on improving cow health through nutrition, including alternative feeds like insects and their impact on metabolism and sustainability. Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:35) Introduction(03:24) Insect feeding strategy(05:04) Sustainability benefits(06:04) Nutritional comparisons(09:00) Resistance barriers(12:25) Research insights(15:58) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Kemin* Priority IAC* Afimilk* Adisseo- Virtus Nutrition- Zinpro

Hey there fellow arthropod enthusiasts! In this episode, we talked with Sam Bolton, curator of mites at the Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Specifically, we asked "what exactly is a mite?" and picked apart the fact that "mites" aren't a real group. We also chatted about mite mouthparts and weird, wormy soil mites called nematalycids.   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.

Hey guys! Do you like summer? Who doesn't, right? It's time for fun. At a barbecue, by the sea, in a park or on a lake shore. But wait! Who's gonna bug you, and spoil all the pleasure? Someone very small, but very annoying. Insects. There are zillions of them, and most are innocent and scared out of their wits of the huge humans. But a few others can bite or sting you and cause real trouble. For example, almost all 40,000 different kinds of spiders are venomous. Don't panic! Not for people. But there are 3 kinds of spiders whom you'd better avoid. Ticks aren't our friends either. They can infect people with encephalitis, borreliosis and other diseases. So if you wanna stay safe, remember which pests you'd rather keep off your party list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back!!! After a summer hiatus, we return with some more Dragonbane! Mattias and Andreas are joined by Emelie Drottz once again!Check out the new Windheim Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nordicskalds/windheim-falling?ref=4x7uzhWe're an actual play podcast where professional actors in Sweden play the best of Swedish RPGs. Led by one of Swedens most experienced and appreciated podcast game masters we play Dragonbane, a game published by Free League Publishing.Starring: Mattias Redbo and Emelie Drottz.Game Master: Andreas LundströmThe original music for Sweden Rolls by Andreas Lundström

fWotD Episode 3055: Red wattlebird Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 15 September 2025, is Red wattlebird.The red wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata) is a passerine bird native to southern Australia. At 33–37 cm (13–14+1⁄2 in) in length, it is the second largest species of Australian honeyeater, after the yellow wattlebird. It has mainly grey-brown plumage, with red eyes, distinctive pinkish-red wattles on either side of the neck, white streaks on the chest and a large bright yellow patch on the lower belly. The sexes are similar in plumage. Juveniles have less prominent wattles and browner eyes. John White described the red wattlebird in 1790. Three subspecies are recognized.The species is found in southeast Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and southwest Western Australia in open forest and woodland, and is a common visitor to urban gardens and parks. Loud and conspicuous, the red wattlebird is generally found in trees, where it gets most of its food; occasionally it forages on the ground. It is one of the largest nectarivorous birds in the world, feeding from a wide variety of flowering plants. Insects also comprise part of its diet. It is territorial and at times aggressive towards birds of other species, often defending rich sources of nectar. Breeding throughout its range, the red wattlebird builds a cup-shaped nest in a tree and raises one or two broods a year. Although it has declined in places from land-clearing, it is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:31 UTC on Monday, 15 September 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Red wattlebird on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Russell.

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As the winter season comes in, so do the spiders and the silverfish. How can you get them out? Does peppermint oil or conkers on your windowsill work as a deterrent, or is it simply an old wife's tale?Collie Ennis, Biodiversity Officer at Trinity College Dublin joins Kieran to discuss.

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Mark Anderson from Anderson's Seed and Garden answers questions about how to eliminate white flies and thrips from grapes. Also, how to get rid of weeds in you lawn. 

A wet winter and dry spring means cereal crops were hard to sow and grew slowly. The result: straw short in stature and in short supply, so greater costs for livestock farmers as they prepare for housing their animals this winter. We hear from a Hay and Straw Merchant about the difficulty of sourcing their product after a difficult year for cereal growers. Party conference season gets underway today, with Reform UK gathering in Birmingham. We discuss whether they sense electoral opportunity in disaffected farming and fishing communities. And Charlotte Smith visits a Kent farm growing fruit with a little help from some predatory insects.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Sarah Swadling

Howdy bug lovers! On today's episode, Jody and Jonathan talk about the green world and how insects have helped to form it. There's lot of discussion on plant and insect evolution and how an "evolutionary arms race" has heled to create the world as we know it. If you would like to read along with some of the papers referenced in the episode, here are some links that should provide free access.  Ehrlich & Raven https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1558-5646.1964.tb01674.x  Fraenkel  https://2024.sci-hub.se/2234/108528be68834a7f1f6fd29ea6081f2a/fraenkel1959.pdf     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.

Leave the leaves has become something of a rallying cry and discussion topic in recent years. When the weather starts to cool and leaves begin to fall, we're presented with a valuable wildlife and gardening resource — but also something of a headache. Do I keep them all? Can I mulch them? Won't they kill my lawn? What about pests? How do I keep my HOA happy?Joining us to take a deeper dive into a pile of leaves, how they help insects, and how to manage them is Max Ferlauto, state entomologist with the Maryland Natural Heritage Program, where he is in charge of rare insect conservation. Before that, Max was undertaking research for his PhD at the University of Maryland, where he studied the impact of leaves (and leaf removal) on insects in gardens as well as on soil health.---Photo: Steven Severinghaus/Flickr/Creative Commons 2.0Thank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.

We're back!!! After a summer hiatus, we return with some more Dragonbane! Mattias and Andreas are joined by Emelie Drottz once again!Check out the new Windheim Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nordicskalds/windheim-falling?ref=4x7uzhWe're an actual play podcast where professional actors in Sweden play the best of Swedish RPGs. Led by one of Swedens most experienced and appreciated podcast game masters we play Dragonbane, a game published by Free League Publishing.Starring: Mattias Redbo and Emelie Drottz.Game Master: Andreas LundströmThe original music for Sweden Rolls by Andreas Lundström

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Give us your top 3 insects you hate to deal with...either because they just annoy you or they scare you!!

In this episode of Hort Culture, the team is joined by Dr. Jonathan Larson, University of Kentucky Extension Entomologist, for a fascinating discussion on the complex and often surprising relationships between insects and plants. From pollinators that fuel our food supply to pests that challenge our landscapes, Dr. Larson shares insights on how these interactions shape both natural ecosystems and home gardens. The conversation dives into beneficial insects, pest management strategies, and practical tips for gardeners looking to support pollinators while protecting their plants. Whether you're curious about native bees, biological control, or just want to understand what's really happening when bugs meet blooms, this episode offers expert knowledge with plenty of real-world takeaways.Entomology at the University of KentuckyArthro-Pod PodcastFirefly FestivalQuestions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: hortculturepodcast@gmail.comCheck us out on Instagram!

Join host Dr. Cat Vendl as she meets Dr. Nick Doidge, zoo veterinarian and researcher, working to save the world's rarest insect – the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect, nicknamed the "tree lobster."Thought extinct for 80 years, these living fossils were dramatically rediscovered on a volcanic rock stack in the Pacific Ocean. But after bringing them back from just two individuals, a new threat emerged: deadly bacterial infections threatening the entire captive population.Discover how Nick has developed cutting-edge diagnostic tools to detect the pathogenic bacterial strains ahead of the insects' planned reintroduction to Lord Howe Island next year. This episode reveals the intricate science behind saving a species that survived impossible odds on a cliff face in the middle of the ocean.LinksNick's profile on the One Health Research Group at Melbourne UniWe'd love to hear from you ... share your thoughts, feedback and ideas.

Before we lose our Winter Scenes, it might be an idea to get up at sunset and look around your garden (or a nearby forest, if you like). Spiders are in many places, despite the cold, icy conditions. The best time to see their “websites” is on dew-laden mornings – the owners are nearby and await the rising of that wintry sun. Spider silk glands have liquid proteins called spidroins. They're actually kind of gooey and are pressed out gently to form silk. It's strong, yet light and flexible – a fabulous building material that serves many purposes. Those webs have sticky and non-sticky strands of silk, so the spider can walk on them without getting stuck themselves. Websites can be incredibly fascinating in the way the spider builds them – this sheetweb is extremely strong and contains silken supports above and below the sheetweb's “trampoline”. If a moth or beetle flies over the web and accidentally hits the guy-ropes, the poor insect loses its balance and ends up on the silken trampoline. In no time the spider works out where the prey ended up and dinner is served! But winter finds that spectacularly weird phenomenon, known as “gossamers”. Small websites in conspicuous places, often made visible by fog or fine rainfall. The spiders usually hide under their web and grab overwintering insects (often very small critters), which sustains them and allows them to grow. If weather allows, they will “balloon” with a soft wind and disperse to new living quarters. But if their massive living place suits them for a little bit longer, they just stay in their dwelling. In spring, huge numbers of small spiderlings will take to the sky in large numbers of flying Arachnids, who don't even have wings! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This story explores the themes of health, existence, and cosmic exploration through a narrative involving ironized yeast tablets and a fictional journey of two characters, a Captain and a Sergeant, who find themselves navigating the afterlife and discovering a new world ruled by insects. The dialogue delves into the concept of star travel, and the philosophical implications of life and existence beyond death.TakeawaysThe journey of the Captain and Sergeant symbolizes exploration beyond life.Star travel is portrayed as a fascinating concept.The narrative suggests a parallel universe with different life forms.Insects are depicted as the dominant species in another world.The characters grapple with the idea of being dead yet aware.Existence in another world raises questions about reality.The story reflects on the human condition and our desires.The possibility of alternate worlds challenges our understanding of life.Star Travel, Cosmic Exploration, Science Fiction, Alternate Worlds, Insect Civilization, Life After Death

Dr Chris answers listener questions including: do men and women have an equal chance of getting sports injuries? What health benefits can a sugar free diet bring? Why does my sock shift around my foot at night? How should we navigate testosterone levels in women's sport? How can we treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? Is 'biowater' a marketing gimmick? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Kyle Cragle, a Cirque du Soleil performer cast as a dragonfly in their new production "OVO," joins Ian Hoch to talk about the art of contortionism and how it's expressed on stage.

Airplanes go through testing so they don't exceed noise levels set for their body type.

Ethics of NIH cuts, insects' role in bird diets, Fergus Falls dining with Evan Burkdoll, and the alarming rise of missing youth in North Dakota.

In this episode, we will be taking a closer look at the monarch butterfly, but we won't be talking about milkweed or nectar plants, or the migration and overwintering sites – at least, not directly. No, our focus is on pesticides and monarchs. Are pesticides a particular concern for monarch butterflies? What are the consequences of pesticide contamination to their habitat? What can we do to provide pesticide-free habitat?To answer these questions we welcome back Emily May, Agricultural Conservation Lead with the Xerces Pesticide Reduction Program. Emily works with farmers, researchers, conservation professionals, and agencies across the U.S. to reduce pesticide risks to pollinators and other beneficial insects, support the adoption of ecologically sound pest-management practices, and expand high-quality habitat in working lands. She also supports Xerces' staff by providing technical expertise that helps guide resources, outreach, and policy efforts.---Photo: Stephanie McKnight/Xerces SocietyThank you for listening! For more information go to xerces.org/bugbanter.

“Get your fresh local insects, and frass too!” If Pat Crowley had his way, insects and their byproducts (most notably frass used as fertilizer) would take their place alongside vegetables and flowers as profitable enterprises for local farms. And the best part is, they are fed on a widely-available byproduct: some of the 100 million tons of food waste that is currently going into landfills in the United States.Pat is the founder and CEO of Chapul Farms, which designs, builds and operates insect farms, having featured on Shark Tank in 2014. If you saw that episode, the company has changed a lot since then, changing their focus from raising crickets to raising black soldier fly larvae (a protein source for other animals) and their frass, i.e. the excrement and exoskeletons of the flies that can be used as fertilizer. This interview with host Katie Kulla is fascinating both for the insect's potential as a new farm product, as well as learning how Chapul Farms has raised funds, including the regenerative funding platform where they raised $2 million in an hour. Connect With Guest:Instagram: @chapulinnovationcenterWebsite: chapulfarms.com Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more.Discover innovative packaging solutions at A-ROO Company, your one-stop destination for customizable and eco-friendly packaging, including floral, produce, and specialty packaging. Enjoy an exclusive 15% discount with code "GFM15" for GFM Podcast listeners at shop.a-roo.com.Farmhand is the all-in-one virtual assistant created for CSA farmers. With five-star member support, custom websites, shop management, and seamless billing, Farmhand makes it effortless to market, manage, and grow a thriving CSA. Learn more and set up a demo with the founder at farmhand.partners/gfm.Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial

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Insect photographer/advocate Danae Wolfe (of ChasingBugs.com) talks with me about amazing insects (like the spiders, butterflies, moths, and fireflies that I saw in the Appalachia mountains) and why they and their habitats are deserving of our protection, instead of our disdain, zappers, and poisons. We discuss cool tips in her new book "Grass Isn't Greener" to be wildlife-friendly in our greenspaces/ yards (as insect populations are declining and need our help), like by: passing on the pesticides, lessening our lawn, leaving the leaves, planting native plants, flipping the switch on lighting, and avoiding fake Halloween spiderweb mesh yard decorations (go for real spiderwebs). Danae and I also critique some militaristic and negative language common in demonizing insects, and I explain why I try to avoid saying "bugs" (as in 'they bug me'). She also tells me how to avoid being bitten when outdoors. In this 47-minute "In Tune to Nature" podcast, you'll learn a lot about insects (and coexisting with them) from the wealth of experience and enthusiasm Danae Wolfe has an artist and conservationist. Check out her website with cool photos and a short film https://www.chasingbugs.com/  "In Tune to Nature" is a weekly hour-long radio show airing Wednesdays at 6pm Eastern Time on 89.3FM-Atlanta radio and streaming worldwide on wrfg.org (Radio Free Georgia, a nonprofit indie station) hosted by me, Carrie Freeman, or Melody Paris. The show's website and my contact info can be found at https://wrfg.org/intunetonature/   Take care of yourself and others, including other species, like fireflies and oak treehoppers. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on In Tune to Nature do not necessarily reflect those of WRFG, its board, staff or volunteers. Photo Credit by Danae Wolfe: Oak Treehopper mother and baby (one of Danae's favorite insects)

No doubt there are many North Dakotans that have been feeding the hummingbirds this summer. Hummingbird feeders seem to be a common item in backyards across the country. I suspect that most people give it little if any consideration, but hummingbirds need to eat something other than sugar water!

Texas prepares for war with an invasion of flesh eating flies. A new deadlier hybrid version of fire ants is swiftly moving across the US. Prison Farm inmates allegedly ate guinea pigs they took from a Perth animal shelter. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones

Breda Kelly wrote to us recently about her garden in Ballinteer, Dublin. She has a diverse garden... but apparently a total lack of bees. In fact, she notes that all other insects are “as rare as hen's teeth” in her garden. Our panellists discuss.

Insects, bugs, creepy-crawlies – these small animals are often considered a nuisance (or worse) by humanity, bringing up an ongoing desire to kill or mitigate these “pests” that plague our backyards, homes, and gardens. But we're beginning to see that, despite our cultural misconceptions, insects are actually at the foundation of our biosphere, food supply, and nearly every life process on Earth. This makes recent reports of rapidly declining insect populations all the more troubling – but can we recognize the vital importance of insects and reverse the harm we've done before it's too late? On this episode, Nate is joined by environmental journalist, Oliver Milman, to discuss the alarming decline in insect populations in the past few decades and the far-reaching consequences this has for ecosystem stability, human well-being, and the overall health of the biosphere. From pollination and nutrient cycles to being the base of food webs for countless other animals, the loss of insects has cascading effects beyond what we could imagine. Oliver outlines the human activity that is driving the worst of these trends, including how accelerating global heating is amplifying these ecological pressures.  How would a major collapse of insect populations immediately disrupt our everyday lives — and are we already starting to see those impacts? How do various sectors of human activity, from industrial agriculture to urban development, influence insect health? And ultimately, would supporting thriving insect populations require us to fundamentally rethink our relationship with the creatures with which we share the biosphere?  (Conversation recorded on June 25th, 2025)    About Oliver Milman: Oliver Milman is a British journalist and the environment correspondent at The Guardian. His first book, The Insect Crisis, is a devastating account of how a silent collapse in worldwide insect populations is threatening everything from the birds in our skies to the food on our plates. It was published by Atlantic in 2022 and shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing.   Show Notes and More Watch this video episode on YouTube   Want to learn the broad overview of The Great Simplification in 30 minutes? Watch our Animated Movie.   ---   Support The Institute for the Study of Energy and Our Future Join our Substack newsletter Join our Discord channel and connect with other listeners

In this episode of Arthro-pod, we explore the complex challenges of habitat restoration and species conservation through the lens of the endangered Salt Creek Tiger Beetle. Hosts are joined by special guest Dr. Gary Brewer to discuss the beetle's unique ecological needs and the collaborative efforts to protect it—ranging from captive rearing and reintroduction projects to public outreach, community art, and the ongoing hurdles of conservation work.

Every record collector has a secret stash of weird LPs, a bizarre stack of wax tucked away for safe keeping. The return of Lightning Licks Radio brings those strange selections out of the darkness of the basement and into the brightness of our turntables. Special guest Licker Jordan Pries, coproprietor of our local record store of choice Electric Kitsch, brings some stunning sonic oddities to the discussion. Let's get weird, Podcast America.Sonic contributions to the RETURN OF LIGHTNIN' LICKS RADIO podcast, episode forty-four, include: N.P.R. Please support National Public Radio. Beastie Boys, James Todd Smith, Too Poetic, Method Man, The Gravediggaz. Bobby Hebb, John Ussery, Brothers Johnson, De La Soul, Prince Paul, M.C. Eight, Redman, Migos. Eminem, Yelawolf, Wild Style, Lawrence Welk, Jo Ann Castle, Eddie Van Halen, Marcy Tigner, Benny Chong. Alain Goraguer, Madlib, Jay Dilla.Denzel Curry, Serge Gainsbourg. Inner Circle, Homeboy Sandman, John Wayne, Trey Parker, Matt Stone, John Mitchum, random standard USA patriotic marches. Public Enemy, Pete Seger, Hump the Grinder, Curtis Gadson, Sandy Bull, Homer Croy. Frank De Vol, Christopher Knight, Barry Williams, Susan Olsen, Mike Lookinland, Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, John Fahey. Arc of All, Abraham Jefferson, Errol Paul Reid, Ern Westmore, Recordings from the K.P.M. archives, Peter Thomas, Ronald Frank, Simon George Begg, A. P. Gall, Curtis Mooney, Alex Heffes. Francis Shaw, Keith Mansfield, Arch E. Roberts, Donald J. Trump & his J6 insurrectionists, Tony Kinsey, George Fenton, Kenneth Freeman. Louis Ridgway, Wayne Fischer, Hank Williams, John Weissrock, various Christian organ standards and hymnals, The Langley Schools Project, Brian Wilson, D.J. Shadow. The Doug Wood Band, The Titans, The Larks, Ru Paul, Joe Maphis, Z.Z. Top, The Del Vikings, rad sound effects of drag cars, go-karts, and speed boats. The De-Fenders, random archived educational films, Massive Internal Complications, The Doors, The Doobie Brothers, Nicolette Larson, The Templeton Twins with Teddy Turner's Bunson Burners, Blood Sweat and Tears, The Beatles, Jose Feliciano, Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio's Four Seasons with Frankie Valli, Harry Nilsson. Electric Light Orchestra, The Lustful Sex Life of a Perverted Nympho Housewife, heart recordings, Kesha, John Burt & Dave Corbin, Doctors Jack and Rexella (Oh, Rexella!) Van Impe, Robin Williams, Johnny Carson, X.T.C., Dusty Springfield, Adrian Quesada, The Source of Light and Power, The Clockers, The Outlaw Blues Band, Cheech & Chong, and Childish Gambino.The mixtape is bananas. Good fucking luck.A) Vroom-Vroom. Insects. Jesse James. Gospel Train. Beauty Exercises. John Wayne's Amerikkka.B) The United Nations & the New World Order. Sex & Rock-N-Roll. Light My Fire. Church Organ. Drugs. Fin.WATCH La Planette Sauvage ON VIMEO HEREListen to the mixtape on Soundcloud here! (if necessary)

On Creature Comforts, Kevin Farrell is joined by Dr. Troy Majure, veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center in Jackson and Libby Hartfield retired director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.Our state contains many species of plants and insects scattered throughout its borders, but though they may all call Mississippi home, some actually have welcomed themselves here from other places. Brady Dunaway, ecologist at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science joins us today to tell us about the plants and insects – both native AND invasive - residing here in our state.To submit your own question for the show, email us at animals@mpbonline.org or send us a message with the Talk To Us feature in the MPB Public Media App.If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BEST OF TSTSHOW 1: In 2008 the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation financed Jichi Medical University in Japan to develop “a mosquito that can produce and secrete a malaria vaccine protein.” The initiative was aimed at creating a “flying syringe, to deliver protective vaccine via saliva.” In 2010 they gave money to UK-based biotech company Oxitec to develop genetically modified mosquitoes that could be lethal to carriers of dengue, zika, and yellow fever. Science Magazine published a report that year on this Japanese research and discussed what they called “flying vaccinators.” In 2015 the people of Florida, set to be the Oxitec testing ground, signed a petition against such open-air lab trials. In 2021 the trial proceeded regardless and in April 2022 Nature published a report on the results which found that although mosquitoes died in large numbers there was no reduction in disease spread or need for pesticides, which often cause the very symptoms of the diseases. A few days ago a mosquito-malaria-vaccine trial was carried out in Washington State. Of 14 participants, 7 were diagnosed with malaria leading researchers to declare their mosquito-vaccine was 50% effective. However, they made no mention of how the other half of the group could be exposed to ‘malaria' and yet not develop the disease with its vague ‘symptom complex' list. There is no question why such a malaria vaccine should be tested in the U.S. where cases rarely top 2,000 and where death rarely reaches double digits. Meanwhile, Africa is home to 95% of cases and 96% of deaths, while India is home to most of the world's polio. It is likely these ‘disease' are caused by environment, as demonstrated by official WHO data, rather than tiny invisible particles. While focus has been on the mosquito, the NIH and B&MGF have also been researching a needle-less vaccine. Such research goes back to Spain in 1999 where researchers were able to spread vaccine-induced antibodies to non-vaccinated rabbits via vaccinated rabbits. All was done in natural interaction without needle, misquotes, or any other tool. SHOW 2: Malaria is supposedly on the rise in the United States, where seven cases between Florida and Texas have been reported in the last few weeks. The CDC issued a public health alert as a result and the media collectively is spreading the terror of malaria with graphs, charts, stories, and symptoms. The strange thing is that malaria is always present, particularly in those two states, where in 2012 cases were 102 in Texas and 59 in Florida. Over the years those numbers went up and down, peaking in 2019 and then dropping significantly in 2020. This is why the media can claim cases are on the rise even if they are below the previous decade peak. From NPR to the New Scientist there are, of course, solutions to this terrible outbreak that isn't much of an outbreak: vaccines and genetically modified mosquitoes that could produce antibodies against malaria parasite. However, these same genetically modified insects have been in development since 2008 and were released in Florida after 2015. They were created with money from the B&MGF: “a mosquito that can produce and secrete a malaria vaccine protein.” But what if gm-mosquitoes are another alternative lab-leak theory? Malaria's symptoms are themselves invariably described in the same way that heat stroke symptoms are: headaches, fever, muscle aches, nausea, etc. Any mosquito issue, genetically modified or otherwise, can of course be treated with new drugs and chemicals, like the Pyriproxyfen that caused Microcephaly which was blamed on zika and mosquitos. *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.

Krissy Gear talks the importance of having hope, excitement for USA's and the rest of the season, how proper perspective has helped her in the sport and beyond, staying present in the moment, how the Flagstaff running community has helped her, her favorite insects, potential post-career endeavors and more!Be sure to follow Lactic Acid on the following platforms:  YouTube: Lactic Acid Podcast Twitter: Lacticacid_pod Instagram: Lacticacidpodcast Substack: LacticacidpodcastFor more information on HeartWise Health LLC, visit their official website! (www.heartwisehealthllc.com)Join our official Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/303650599433289/If you're loving the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends and family!

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07 21 25 Late Season Soybean Insects by Ag PhD

Insects sustain our ecosystems, as a food source and pollinators of 90% of all plants. But their numbers have dropped by half in the last 50 years, so it is now critical to help foster insects. One concrete way to help is to grow native plants that provide food and shelter for insects like caterpillars. Growing such plants directly benefits birds and helps insects keep the natural world ticking.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.