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Musical Liquidator 8th June 2026 Show 181. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Join us as we dive into the career journey and leadership insights of Melissa Siebert, a renowned entomologist in industry and the 2026 President of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). Discover how her dedication, scientific expertise, and community-building efforts shape the future of entomology and agriculture. Topics Covered: Melissa's background and path into entomology and insecticide development The pipeline of insecticide research: from molecule design to market Leadership journey within ESA and the significance of community building The evolving landscape of industry and the skills needed for success Insights into ESA's organizational structure and upcoming initiatives The importance of collaboration between industry, academia, and society members Links: Melissa Siebert Corteva Entomological Society of America __ Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. 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! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music
In this episode of Voices from the Field, NCAT Agriculture Specialists Rex Dufour, Audrey Kolde, and Nina Prater talk about the principles of farmscaping - a practice of integrating native and diverse plants into agricultural spaces. Rex has been championing farmscaping for decades as a way to enhance biological control of pests. Audrey and Nina convene with Rex to learn from the master. Please complete a brief survey to let us know your thoughts about the content of this podcast. Resources:Alternative Pollinators: Native BeesConservation Hedgerows for the SouthwestFarmscaping to Enhance Biological Control Wild Farm AllianceThe Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Mark & Debbie's Club A Go Go 6th June 2026 Show 19. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Musical Liquidator 5th June 2026 Show 180. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Musical Liquidator 1st June 2026 Show 179. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training. On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Musical Liquidator 29th May 2026 Show 178. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training. On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
In this month's episode, the team covers the latest research exploring exciting new applications for Ai-powered surveillance and control tools for cockroaches and rodents as well as new research exploring ways to improve client engagement and compliance when battling German cockroach infestations. We're joined by special guest Daniel Headrick with Moxie Pest Control! Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!
As planting winds down across the U.S., Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, says it's not too early to start thinking about how to combat in-season pests. He tells Brownfield one of those pests is soybean aphid, which can have a devastating impact on yield. But Moon says there are products to help control the insect. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this entertaining and informative episode of Hort Culture Podcast, Alexis and Jessica explore “Nature Danger,” discussing the poisonous plants, venomous insects, spiders, ticks, and other outdoor hazards commonly encountered during Kentucky's warmer months. Blending humor, personal stories, and practical advice, the hosts explain the difference between poisonous and venomous organisms while covering topics like poison ivy, dangerous mushrooms, stinging caterpillars, wasps, black widows, brown recluse spiders, mosquitoes, and ticks. Along the way, they debunk internet myths, share safety tips for outdoor adventures and gardening, and remind listeners that understanding nature is the best way to stay safe while still appreciating the beneficial role many of these creatures play in the environment.Best Practices for Mushroom Foraging in KentuckyDon't Eat Those Wild MushroomsPoison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac: Identification, Poisoning, and ControlTicks and Disease in KentuckyKentucky SnakesKentucky Urban Spider ChartMosquitoes: Practical Advice for HomeownersCommon Mosquitoes in KentuckyQuestions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: hortculturepodcast@gmail.comCheck us out on Instagram!
The Musical Liquidator 25th May 2026 Show 177. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training. On www.bootboyradio.co.ukPlease Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Hello bug lovers! In today's episode, Jody, Jonathan, and Michael are joined by entomology legend, Dr. Tom Turpin of Purdue University. Tom is an ESA fellow, an author (check out Flies in the Face of Fashion, Mites Make Right, and other Bugdacious Tales and What's Buggin' You Now? Bee's Knees, Bug Lites, and Beetles), and is most famous for his work in teaching and outreach. Today, he helps Arthro-Pod to examine the use of insects and their relatives in poetry. If you have every wanted to know why the cicada sings or the why the firefly glows, this isthe episode for you! If you want to read some of the poems discussed: https://www.literarymatters.org/18-1-meleager-of-gadara-to-the-cicada/ https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/58430/firefly-56d23ccbb5f21 https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/53210/on-the-grasshopper-and-cricket ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. 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! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music
Musical Liquidator 22th May 2026 Show 176. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training. On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Tar spot is a corn disease that continues to spread across the Midwest, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jason Gibson says growers should be paying close attention. He tells Brownfield tar spot can escalate quickly in the right conditions, but fungicides like Forcivo can help protect yield.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Musical Liquidator 18th May 2026 Show 175. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Musical Liquidator 15th May 2026 Show 174. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Commercial vegetable growers face common threats to their produce.
An emergency permit for double-strength mouse baits has been conditionally approved by Australia's chemical regulator.It comes as plague-proportions of the rodent cause damage and distress in both Western Australia and South Australia's grain-growing regions.
Musical Liquidator 11th May 2026 Show 173. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training. On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
This week we chat with Calvin Norman, an extension forester with Penn State, about the importance of hemlock trees in eastern North America and the impact that hemlock woolly adelgid has had on hemlock forests. Spoiler, it's not good. __ Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. 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!
Musical Liquidator 8th May 2026 Show 172. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
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Musical Liquidator 1st May 2026 Show 170. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Pippa Hudson speaks to horticulturists Cherise Viljoen and Lorette Johnstone-Robertson about effective pest management in your garden. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Musical Liquidator 27th April 2026 Show 169. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Musical Liquidator 24th April 2026 Show 168. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Musical Liquidator 20th April 2026 Show 167. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Are you a pest control owner looking to grow? Join Our Facebook Group with 3,000+ Members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestcontrolmillionairesJoe Hawkins is the sales and marketing specialist at Earthwise Pest Management: https://www.myearthwisepest.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.hawkins.144/The Pest Control Millionaire Podcast is all about helping small business owners scale their lawn and pest companies by talking to experts in the service industry.For business coaching and mentorship, visit pestcontrolmillionaire.com.Send your business and entrepreneurship questions to info@pestcontrolmillionaire.com and we'll answer them on the show!Produced by Sofia Salaverri and Dalton Fisher, Fisher Multimedia LLCFisherMultiMedia.com
Musical Liquidator 13th April 2026 Show 165. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Join us as we dive into the vital role of milkweed for monarch butterfly survival, the community-driven efforts to plant and restore habitats. Our guest, Nancy Crews, director of Milkweed Matters, shares inspiring stories of grassroots initiatives, scientific advancements, and how everyone can contribute to pollinator conservation. Call to Action: Plant native gardens, participate in seed collection, support habitat restoration, and spread awareness about the importance of pollinators. Your efforts help ensure that monarchs and countless other pollinators thrive for generations to come. Resources and Links: Milkweed Matters Website: https://milkweedmatters.org/ Monarch Watch: https://monarchwatch.org/blog/ Radio tracking Monarchs: https://monarchjointventure.org/blog/revolutionary-tracking-study-follows-monarchs Motus: https://motus.org/ Homegrown National Park: https://homegrownnationalpark.org/ __ Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. 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!
Musical Liquidator 10th April 2026 Show 164. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney, brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! On today’s show, Haney is joined by: Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture to discuss the Conservative Private Members' Bill; Bryan O'Hara of FMC Ag Canada for a spotlight interview; USDA Deputy... Read More
Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney, brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! On today’s show, Haney is joined by: Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture to discuss the Conservative Private Members' Bill; Bryan O'Hara of FMC Ag Canada for a spotlight interview; USDA Deputy... Read More
Musical Liquidator 6th April 2026 Show 163. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Mark & Debbie's Club A Go Go 4th April 2026 Show 18. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Musical Liquidator 3th April 2026 Show 162. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Chase Floyd, Assistant Research Professor and State Extension Crop Protection Specialist at the University of Missouri, explains pest management challenges in cotton and rice systems in the Mid-South. Dr. Floyd discusses key insect threats, resistance concerns, economic thresholds, and new application strategies that improve pesticide targeting while reducing off-target movement. Listen now on all major platforms!“Cotton production systems in the Mid-South face intense insect pressure, where thrips, plant bugs, and spider mites regularly threaten yield retention and require careful monitoring throughout the growing season.”Meet the guest: Dr. Chase Floyd is an Assistant Research Professor and State Extension Crop Protection Specialist at the University of Missouri. His work focuses on insect management in row crops, including cotton, rice, soybean, and corn. Research emphasizes economic thresholds, pesticide efficacy, and technologies that help producers control pests while protecting yield and profitability across Mid-South cropping systems. Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:44) Introduction(10:55) Cotton insect pressure(14:03) Rice pest threats(15:40) Insecticide resistance monitoring(17:00) Economic injury thresholds(20:17) Targeted spray technology(26:33) Final QuestionsThe Crop Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Loam Bio- KWS
Unlock the surprising art and science of transforming urban trees into one-of-a-kind lumber and discover why bugs are part of the story that makes every piece unique. In this episode, Meghan Sundermeier of Omaha Wood Company shares how she salvages urban logs, turning both unwanted and sentimental wood into beautiful, sustainable creations. Guided by a deep respect for nature, Meghan's work is about more than woodworking. It is about rethinking waste, honoring the life of trees, and recognizing the tiny ecosystems that exist all around us, even in urban spaces. She walks us through the entire process, from sourcing local wood to milling and kiln drying using advanced vacuum technology. Along the way, she explains the critical steps needed to eliminate pests like powderpost beetles and wood boring beetles, offering practical insight into how entomology intersects with craftsmanship. Visit Omaha Wood Company in person or connect with them on social media to learn more. Website: https://omahawood.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omahawoodco/ __ Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. 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! Thank you so much for listening!
Musical Liquidator 30th March 2026 Show 161. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
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Michael and the gang chat with Dr. Jared Ali about his unorthodox journey to becoming an entomologist, making unexpected connections, and exploring multitrophic interactions between plants, herbivores, and pests. ___________________________________________________________ Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. 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! Thank you so much for listening!
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On the show today, Haney is joined by: Arlan Suderman of StoneX on the market impacts of the Iran war nearing spring 2026; Curtis de Gooijer of Borgault for a spotlight interview; and, Sean Prager and Teresa Aguiar Cordero of the University... Read More
Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! On the show today, Haney is joined by: Arlan Suderman of StoneX on the market impacts of the Iran war nearing spring 2026; Curtis de Gooijer of Borgault for a spotlight interview; and, Sean Prager and Teresa Aguiar Cordero of the University... Read More
Musical Liquidator 16th March 2026 Show 157. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk. Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
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Musical Liquidator 9th March 2026 Show 156. Show sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.
Michael and Jody speak with Dr. Joanie King to talk about her love of ants, particularly the harvester ants. Discover fascinating insights into harvester ants, their behavior, ecological roles, and ongoing research from an experienced extension entomologist. This episode highlights the complexity of seed foraging, species diversity, and how ants contribute to ecosystems and land management. In this episode: Meet Dr. Joanie King, extension entomologist at New Mexico State University The behavior and role of harvester ants in arid and semi-arid environments How seed preferences vary among different harvester ant species and their impact on restoration efforts Exploring the diversity of harvester ants such as Pogonomyrmex and Novomessor species Techniques for keeping and studying harvester ants in the lab The surprising connections between insects and popular culture, including their representation in films and sci-fi/comic conventions Links and resources: Where to find Joanie King: https://eppws.nmsu.edu/faculty-staff/faculty.html Ask An Entomologist AntWiki - Comprehensive resource for ant taxonomy and behavior AntWeb - High-resolution ant specimen images and IDs Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. 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! Thank you so much for listening!
In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, Entomologist from University of Florida. They discuss the devastating and complicated insect/plant disease complex, citrus greening. Additional Resources https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/research/citrus-production/disease-identification/citrus-greening-huanglongbing/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261219424002990 Time Stamps (00:00) Understanding Citrus Greening and Its Impact (03:03) The Role of Alternate Hosts and Landscape Changes (06:03) Geographical Spread of Citrus Greening (09:13) Global Challenges in Citrus Production (11:50) Management Strategies for Citrus Greening (15:03) Innovative Approaches to Pest Management (23:11) Managing Citrus Pests and Diseases (27:51) Innovative Approaches in Citrus Research (30:43) International Collaboration in Citrus Management (35:10) Future Research Directions in Citrus Greening (42:38) Understanding Citrus Greening's Complexity Zaworski, E. (Host) and Diepenbrock, L. (Interviewee). S5:E2 (Podcast). When Life Doesn't Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 2. 3/4/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network. Transcript