Episodes

  • What to do about house sparrows
    May 17 2023

    While house sparrows are totally adorable, they can sometimes take up residence around the home in a very inconvenient location. Listen to find out what you can do to avoid this from happening.

    **Just a quick note that this is the last episode of Unwanted Guests. If you want more information about insects, subscribe to the podcast Bugs by the Yard.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

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    30 mins
  • Things to know before buying and using pesticides
    Apr 19 2023

    It can be overwhelming trying to choose a pesticide. This episode covers things to consider before buying a pesticide as well as considerations for using pesticides.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

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    26 mins
  • Common Pests in the Spring Veggie Garden
    Mar 24 2023

    Planting a spring vegetable garden? Learn who we think are the top pests of those spring plants and what we recommend to do to treat them.

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    39 mins
  • Clothes moths or pantry moths
    Feb 15 2023

    There are various stored product moths that can invade homes. In this episode we talk about how to figure out what type of moth you have and what to do about them.

    https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/

    Indianmeal moth https://extensionentomology.tamu.edu/insects/indian-meal-moth/

    Pantry & fabric pests https://ipmhouse.tamu.edu/files/2021/03/stored-product-pests.pdf

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

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    28 mins
  • Pest predictions for 2023
    Jan 18 2023

    Tune in to discover what we are guessing (note I said guess) may be problematic in 2023.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

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    30 mins
  • Holiday home invaders
    Dec 21 2022

    The holidays are in full swing and we want to prepare you for possible unwanted guests (not the in-laws).

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

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    27 mins
  • Hackberry psyllids or those little bugs in the windowsill
    Nov 16 2022

    Hackberry psyllids can become a nuisance in the fall as they may move indoors. Their small size allows them to enter around doors and windows, so they may pile up on windowsills.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

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    24 mins
  • Meet our newest team member!
    Sep 21 2022

    The Unwanted Guest team is really excited because we have a new member who will be helping us out with the podcast and answering questions, identifying insects, and providing trainings in the Dallas area.

    Logo by Natalie Cervantes

    Music by Owen DesBles

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    25 mins