Show overview
Bugs by the Yard has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 114 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 4th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 33 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 8 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
From the publisher
Learn about insects that occur in urban backyards and gardens of Texas; whether they be pests, beneficials, or really fascinating! This podcast is presented by Molly Keck and Wizzie Brown via the Department of Entomology with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Bugs by the Yard image produced by Natalie Cervantes. Intro and outro music produced by Owen DesBles.
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S4 Ep 111Nightshade Crops - Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplants
Texans love to grow crops in the nightshade family - Solanaceous Crops. Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. Learn what insects typically plague them!Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 110Squash Vine Borers
Squash vine borers can be a major pain for gardeners. There isn't much you can do about them, but here are some suggestions.Mentioned during the podcast, Kaolin Clay:https://youtu.be/ZfmAm74Of6o?si=xBsj35HdAd8KGk8vhttps://youtu.be/plsFdgvvc8s?si=UYtKXscyxJA4DQU0https://youtu.be/V_oU5U9rSlU?si=daI8B6XTblqNzzSSLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 109Cucurbit pests
Cucurbit crops are those veggies in the Cucurbitaceae family, or gourd family. This family includes squash, zucchini, pumpkins, cucumbers, watermelon, other melons and others.Learn the insects you may find on your cucurbits, when to treat, how to treat, and how to avoid treating!Cucurbit insects from Aggie Horticulturehttps://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/vegetable/problem-solvers/cucurbit-problem-solver/cucurbit-insects/Fall Vegetable Planting Guide: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/fall-vegetable-gardening-guide/01t4x000004OfitAACLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 108Cole crop insects part 2
Cole crops are those veggies in the Brassica family - mustards, cabbage, broccoli, kale, lettuce, cauliflower and others.They are generally grown during cooler weather and can have a number of insect issues. Learn the other insects you may find on your cole crops, when to treat, how to treat, and how to avoid treating!Fall Vegetable Planting Guide: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/fall-vegetable-gardening-guide/01t4x000004OfitAACLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 107Cole Crop Pests - Caterpillars
Cole crops are those veggies in the Brassica family - mustards, cabbage, broccoli, kale, lettuce, cauliflower and others.They are generally grown during cooler weather and can have a number of insect issues. Learn the common caterpillars you may find on your cole crops, when to treat, how to treat, and how to avoid treating!0Fall Vegetable Planting Guide: https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/fall-vegetable-gardening-guide/01t4x000004OfitAACLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 106Stocking stuffers for bug lovers
With our final episode of 2025, we talk about ideas for stocking stuffers for the bug lover in your life. Links below are provided as a springboard for ideas, not as an endorsement for any particular product.Jeweler's loupehttps://rb.gy/9ue88aInsect collecting containershttps://shorturl.at/GLbrohttps://shorturl.at/iCSleCraig Tracy Arthttps://www.craigtracy.com/Quick Reference Publishing Guideshttps://www.quickreferencepublishing.com/Insect Legohttps://shorturl.at/Sp6OPHoney stickshttps://www.glorybee.com/honey/honeystixWildflower Seedshttps://seedsource.com/search.php?search_query=pollinatorInsect tree ornamentshttps://h7.cl/1jIEvBrass/ metal decorative insectshttps://shorturl.at/ygbB9Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 105How do insects overwinter?
Did you ever wonder where insects go in the winter? Or maybe you've wondered if we have a freeze if there will be no insects in the spring. This episode will discuss insect overwintering strategies as well as ways that you can help the insects in your yard.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 104Solitary and Social Insects Explained
Insects display an array of sociality - from totally solitary to truly social. This episode dives into the differences in sociality.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 103Trapdoor Spiders
Trapdoor spiders are a common, yet little known spider common to areas in Texas.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 102Whipscorpions a.k.a. Vinegaroons
It's October and that means we pull out the weird and wonderful- well, more weird than usual?- critters for conversation. This episode is all about whipscorpions, also known as vinegaroons.https://texasinsects.tamu.edu/vinegaroon/https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/north-american-vinegaroon-speciesLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 101Boxelder bugs
Prepare your home for boxelder bugs....find out what they are, why they may be a problem, and what to do to avoid or get rid of them.https://www-aes.tamu.edu/files/2014/06/Boxelder-Bugs-and-Red-Shouldered-Bugs.pdfhttps://agrilife.org/urban-ipm/2016/01/25/boxelder-bugs/Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 100Fall Armyworms
Conditions are right for a fall armyworm outbreak this fall. You may be on of the unlucky to see them! Learn what they are what you can do about them.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 99Yucca moths and yucca
Yucca moths depend on yucca as for for their young, but yucca also depend on yucca moths for pollination. We'll talk about the mutualistic relationship.https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2011/apr/scout3/Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 98Night Pollinators
There are a surprising number of night pollinators. This episode discusses the main moth pollinators that come out at night.
S4 Ep 97Brown patchy lawn? Listen to find out causes
It's the time of year where the lawn may not be looking the best in Texas, often brown patchy spots can appear. This episode we break down what may be some causes of brown patchy turf and what you can do to diagnose and resolve the problem.Proper mowing practices - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/mowing-recommendations-for-warmseason-turfgrasses/01t4x000004OUiyAAGFertilizing - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/lawn-fertilization-for-texas-warmseason-grasses/01t4x000004OUgfAAGChinch bugs - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/chinch-bug-management-in-lawns/01t4x000004OUUwAAOWhite grubs - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/white-grubs-in-texas-turfgrass/01t4x000004OUUZAA4Large patch - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/how-to-diagnose-and-manage-large-patch-disease-in-warmseason-turfgrass/01t4x000004OfrgAACTake all patch - https://agrilifelearn.tamu.edu/s/product/takeall-root-rot/01t4x000004OfrfAACLogo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen Des Bles
S4 Ep 96What's Making Holes in My Lawn???
A common question we get is, "what is making those holes in my lawn??" While you may never know, learn what could potentially being making holes in the yard.Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles
S4 Ep 95Where are All the Bugs?
Ever notice that certain years or times of the year insects don't seem to be around and wonder "where are all the bugs?". You aren't the only one. Hear a conversation from the hosts on how they answer that question and where all the insects have gone!Logo by Natalie CervantesMusic by Owen DesBles