Episode 83

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12th Dec 2024

Holiday gift guide: entomology books

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We're back with our 2024 entomology gift giving ideas episode. This year we decided to talk books!

Books recommended:

My First 100 Bug Words by Chris Ferrie and Lindsay Dale-Scott

A Sting in the Tale by Dave Coulson

Insects of North America by John C. Abbott & Kendra Abbott

Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding States by John C. Abbott & Kendra Abbott

The Goddard Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance by Gail Miriam Moraru & Jerome Goddard II

Essential Entomology by George C. McGavin, Leonidas-Romanos Davranoglou, et al.

Borror and DeLong's Introduction to the Study of Insects (7th edition) by by Norman Johnson and Charles Triplehorn

Fireflies, Glow-worms, and Lightning Bugs: Identification and Natural History of the Fireflies of the Eastern and Central United States and Canada by Lynn Frierson Faust

The Bees in Your Backyard by Joseph S. Wilson & Olivia Messinger Carril

Amazing Arachnids by Jillian Cowles

Wasps of North America by Heather Holm

Six-legged Sex: The Erotic Lives of Bugs by James K. Wangberg

Stocking Stuffers – any laminated pamphlets from Quick Reference Publishing

Bonus Non-Fiction book: Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce

Logo by Natalie Cervang in the Tale, Dave Coulsontes

Music by Owen DesBles

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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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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.