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The bugs that are ticking us off this summer

The bugs that are ticking us off this summer

FromThis Matters


The bugs that are ticking us off this summer

FromThis Matters

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jul 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Guest: Dr. Andrew Young, assistant professor of systematic entomology at the University of Guelph The bugs are back. With summer in full bloom and many of us enjoying the great outdoors, it’s a good time to remember that there are plenty of creepy crawly critters out there. Some are really making their presence known. From cicada to tick to caterpillar moth infestations, there are plenty of insects that want to take a bite out of summer. We talk with an expert on why we are seeing some of population spikes and what are the best common sense tips when dealing with these creatures.
Released:
Jul 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.