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 • 64 episodes
Bug Banter with the Xerces Society
Latest Episodes
The Beauty of Less: Xeriscaping for Pollinators
Xeriscaping is an important tool to conserve water and creates resiliency in the face of climate change, among other benefits. In this episode, we are going to explore the benefits of xeriscaping, how to do it, and how it can impact the conserv...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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37:36
Speedy, Hairy, and Harmless: Solifuges
In this episode, we are going to explore the world of arachnids, but not the spiders you likely imagined after I said that. Nor ticks, nor mites, nor scorpions. No, today we are focusing on solifuges. “Soli-what?” you may be thinking.Jo...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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41:31
Buying Bee Safe Plants: How to keep pesticides out of your garden
There may be a hidden danger lurking in the plants you purchase. Many plants sold at stores and nurseries, even native plants, are pre-treated with pesticides. So while trying to provide habitat for pollinators, you could be exposing them to ch...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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35:33
Where the Wind Blows: Does wind speed affect overwintering monarchs?
**Correction: In this episode it states that the number of western monarchs in 2023 was 9,000 total. This was the total number for 2024.Monarch butterflies are known as long-distance travelers, flying hundreds or thousands of miles from ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:56
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Lessons from a Pollinator Gardener
There are countless ways to support the invertebrates we care about, and creating habitat in your own backyard or community is one we’ve often discussed. Today, we’ll explore real-world examples—what works, what doesn’t, and the exciting discov...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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