Episode 39

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Published on:

24th Nov 2022

Galls

Listen in to find out what those weird growths on your oak tree (or other plants) are and what causes them to grow.

Read more on Insects in the City!

https://citybugs.tamu.edu/2014/04/03/gall-insects-most-active-in-the-spring/

Logo by Natalie Cervantes

Music by Owen DesBles

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About the Podcast

Bugs by the Yard
Learn about insects in Texas gardens and backyards
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, Wizzie Brown, and Erfan Vafaie through the Department of Entomology with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service & Texas A&M Department of Entomology.

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Intro and outro music produced by Owen DesBles.

About your hosts

Molly Keck

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I am an entomologist (integrated pest management program specialist) with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Bexar County. My specialty is urban and landscape insects but I also love beekeeping and teaching people about beekeeping.

Wizzie Brown

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I'm an entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, based out of Austin, Texas. I conduct educational program, research, and demonstration projects on urban and structural insects, working with a variety of audiences.