Arthro-Pod EP 137: Mosquitoes Unmasked with Jennifer Gordon

Hey there bug lovers! Today, Jody and Jonathan meet up with friend of the show, Dr. Jen Gordon of Bug Lessons consulting to talk about one of the most reviled insects known to humanity; the mosquito. There are lots of opinions and myths floating around out there about these bloodsucking parasites, but what is the truth. Tune in to learn about mosquito biology, methods of mosquito preventions, and for some myth dispersal!

Aedes aegypti courtesy of “CDC/ Amy E. Lockwood, MS

Arthro-Pod EP 103: Merging Global Health and Entomology with Chris Hayes

Howdy, howdy bug lovers! On today's episode of Arthro-Pod, we welcome Chris Hayes, from NC State. Chris is a PhD student and graduate teaching and research assistant in Dr. Colby Schal's lab. Chris met Jody at Pest World a few months ago and we were excited to invite him on to the program. Chris's work is focused on the intersection of entomology and global health. His work has been multidisciplinary through the years and he has tons of unique and awesome stories to share. Tune in to hear more!

You can find Chris on the web at: 

YouTube: TedXNCState Chris Hayes 

Leaving a Legacy: The Realities of Conducting Research in Complex Areas 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxmugn3UV7E&t=624s 
 

LinkedIn: Christopher Hayes (not the MSNBC guy!) 

Instagram: amanonamosquito 

Website: cchayes.wordpress.ncsu.edu 

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Arthro-Pod Episode 12: Native Pollinator Buzz with Dr. Amber Vinchesi

Hey there bug people and welcome to today's show! Join us as we visit with Dr. Amber Vinchesi to learn about native pollinators and how to conserve them! Plus we have our pest profile starring odorous house ants and we learn about two new resources in the fight against invasive beetles. Tune in! 

Arthro-Pod Episode 11:Get Rid of Chicken Pests with Amy Murillo

Hey there bug people and welcome to today's show! Our first few minutes are focused on two Entomology Today news pieces, so check those out. But then, we move into our pest profile/feature interview with chicken entomologist Amy Murillo! She regales us with info on chicken pests, chicken attacks, and her illuminating research! Tune in! 

Arthro-Pod Episode 10: Find your inner bug dork with The Bug Chicks

Hey there bug people and welcome to today's show! We open with a look at that pesky indoor invader, the Indian meal moth. Then we cover some exciting Entomology Today news. Following that we are joined by Jessica Honaker and Kristie Reddick, collectively known as The Bug Chicks! Tune in to hear about their adventures in entomology education, inspiring new scientists, and why outreach is important!

Arthro-Pod Episode 9: Urban Heat Islands, Scale Insects, and their Sugar Candy Poop with Emily Meineke

Hey there entomophiles and welcome to today's show! Today's episode is chock-full of great stuff for you! In the introduction we have a pest profile featuring silverfish and firebrats as well as our Entomology Today news segment. Then we are joined by Emily Meineke of North Carolina State University to talk about urban heat islands, scale insects, and the future of urban pests! Tune in!

Oak lecaneum scale; Courtesy of Oregon State

Arthro-Pod Episode 7: Bed Bugs 101 with Jennifer Gordon

Hello everyone and welcome to our 7th episode! Today we focus all our attention on one pest, the vampiric bed bug. In order to understand this pest better, we meet up with bed bug expert Jennifer Gordon of the University of Kentucky. So, tune in and learn about bed bug biology, Jennifer's current research efforts, and have some myths busted about bed bugs and their control!

Arthro-Pod Episode 5: Fruit Flies and an Interview with a Taxonomist

Welcome everyone to the fifth episode of Arthro-Pod!