Arthro-Pod: overwintering insects

With the polar vortex descending upon much of the Midwestern US, there are lots of people wondering if Old Man Winter is killing those pesky bugs. The short answer is, no probably not! For the long answer, tune in to hear Jody, Mike, and Jonathan discuss insect overwintering strategies!

Show notes:

Some basics on insect overwintering:
https://www.amentsoc.org/insects/fact-files/overwintering.html
https://bugguide.net/node/view/163372

Stink bug article
https://www.wthr.com/article/polar-vortex-may-have-killed-95-percent-stink-bug-population

XKCD Comic
https://xkcd.com/1321/

Frozen nematodes return to life
http://www.siberiantimes.com/science/casestudy/news/worms-frozen-in-permafrost-for-up-to-42000-years-come-back-to-life/

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Thursday, October 19, 2017

Arthro-Pod Episode 31: Winter is coming for insects

Hi there bug lovers! On today's show Jody and Jonathan discuss how insects survive the falling temperatures of winter. While some may just wait out the cold as an egg, others may stick around as an adult form which can lead to negative interactions in our homes. How can we prevent invaders and which are the most likely to be found indoors? Tune in to find out!

Pictures of Jody's infamous five fall invaders (All photos copyright of Jody Green; Nebraska Extension):