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 • 51 episodes
Bug Banter with the Xerces Society
Latest Episodes
Bitter Nectar, Toxic Pollen: Pollinators and Plant Chemicals
We’ve spent some time on this podcast discussing pollinators and their life histories but today we are taking a deeper dive into plant chemistry to better understand the relationship between pollinators and their floral resources.To help...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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42:32
Leave the Leaves or Lose the Insects
Leave the leaves has become something of a rallying cry and discussion topic in recent years. When the weather starts to cool and leaves begin to fall, we’re presented with a valuable wildlife and gardening resource — but also something of a he...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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33:52
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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