Bug Banter with the Xerces Society
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of invertebrates and discover how to help these extraordinary animals.
The Xerces Society is a nationwide non-profit organization that works to conserve invertebrates and their habitats.
For more information go to xerces.org.
Podcasting since 2023 • 49 episodes
Bug Banter with the Xerces Society
Latest Episodes
Monarchs & Pesticides: Understanding the Impact, Exploring the Solutions
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. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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43:53
Understanding Native Bee Populations: The State of the Bees Initiative
How are native bee species in the US doing in light of the major threats they are facing? What more do we need to know to protect them? There are over 3,600 species of native bees in the United States, but we only know the conservation status (...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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39:35
The Living Fence: Hedgerows as Havens for Insects
Co-host Matthew Shepherd came from Britain, a country known for its hedgerows. He grew up surrounded by hedges, sometimes many centuries old, crisscrossing the countryside. Early in Matthew's career he helped plant, maintain, and restore miles ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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State of the Butterflies in the United States: A Roadmap for Recovery
I’m sure it’s not surprising to hear that butterflies are in decline, but the speed at which it is happening may be. Butterflies are being lost at a rate of 1.3% per year, which means more than one-fifth have disappeared over a 20-year period. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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47:30
Bug Banter Live! Building Pollinator Habitat
One of the most effective ways to contribute to pollinator conservation is to provide the essential components of pollinator habitat. To celebrate Pollinator Week, we invited a panel of Xerces experts to help us answer audience questions in thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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