Episode 7

Beetles, Bugs and Borers

Published on: 30th June, 2021

Introducing three common, North American, pest insects that love squash as much as I do! When do they emerge? Where do they lay their eggs? What problems can they cause if their populations are high? What can be done to reduce their numbers?

Opening song: Beeloved by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)

References:

https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/VEG/BEAN/striped_cucumber_beetle.html

https://extension.psu.edu/why-are-my-cucurbits-wilting

https://ipm.illinois.edu/diseases/rpds/926.pdf

https://rodaleinstitute.org/science/articles/verification-of-parasitism-of-striped-cucumber-beetles-and-bacterial-wilt-of-cucurbits-using-molecular-analyses/

https://www.thomas.k-state.edu/lawnandgarden/docs/squashbugs.pdf

https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/squash-bug-anasa-tristis/

https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/veg/leaf/squash_bug.htm

https://extension.psu.edu/squash-vine-borer

https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/veg/leaf/squash_vine_borer.htm









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Song and Plants
Botanical musings and music
Learning the binomial nomenclature (scientific names) of biota is a fascinating way to glean insight into the natural world. Though daunting at first, they can become familiar and accessible with the help of melody and context. This podcast will present tunes where the scientific names of species comprise the lyrical content. Episodes will describe habitats, growing conditions, nutritional information, and locate species within their taxonomic hierarchy. Historical significance, interviews and anecdotal stories will also be presented. Each musical release will inspire eight weekly episodes. Come grow with me!

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Carmen Porter

Growing up, my playground was the forest and orchard behind my house which were teeming with fascinating flora and fauna. I was the little girl singing to her extensive plant collection and pet caterpillars. After leaving home for too many years to pursue higher education and wander around the world, I returned to plant a garden. There are currently more than 500 cultivars of fruits and vegetables growing around my house.

'Song and Plants' came about when I started writing music to help me learn the binomial nomenclature (scientific names) of local biota. The podcast accompanies the tunes by providing information that extends beyond the lyrical content.