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- 3 days ago1h 26m
Arthro-Pod Episode 212: Exploring the Intersection of Veterinary Medicine and Entomology
In this episode, the Arthro-Pod crew sits down with Dr. Drew, a small animal veterinarian based in Frankfort, Kentucky, to dive into the wild world of veterinary entomology. We explore what it's like to play medical detective, how technology is changing animal care, and the real-world challenges practitioners face today. Then, we get into the gritty details of pet parasites—tackling everything from fleas, ticks, and tapeworms to ear mites, delusory parasitosis, and the New World screwworm. Packed with fun tangents and crucial advice on prevention and treatment, this episode is a deep dive into keeping our pets safe. Show notes: Animal Medical Center, Frankfort, KY Website | Facebook | Instagram @amcmyvet4pets Veterinary Articles: Fleas: Update on fleas, flea-borne disease, and flea control Tick Control: Veterinary Manual (Merck) Tick Control Ear Mites: Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats Sarcoptic Mange: Mite Infestation in Dogs Lice: Overview of Lice in Animals ________ Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music
- 2 weeks ago1h 17m
Arthro-Pod Episode 211: The Fire Ant Wars Part Two
Welcome back bug lovers! This is the second episode in a two part series about the history of imported fire ants in the United States and the ways we responded to their presence in the south. Colloquially these could be referred to as the "FIRE ANT WARS"! In this episode, we go deeper into the middle of the 20th century, a time where the wars are cold and the atoms are tamed. The ants however are running riot and some people really want to do something about it. Tune in to find out what they tried! Show Notes: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/F/bo3639751.html https://extension.msstate.edu/introduction-fire-ants https://fireant.tamu.edu/learn/history-of-the-red-imported-fire-ant/ The Fire Ant on Trial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5xK3xSk3eI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music
- Sep 23, 20261h 25m
Arthro-Pod Episode 210: The History of Grape Phylloxera and Devastation of French Wine with George Gale
This week we talk with Dr. George Gale about grape phylloxera - how it was introduced into France in the late 1800s, how it devastated French viticulture and wine production, and how ultimately we overcame this pest through hybridization and use of American rootstocks. We also touch upon the history of grape phylloxera in the rest of the world, with a focus on California. __________ Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music
- Sep 2, 202654 min
Arthro-Pod Episode 209: DNA Barcoding with Dr. Ross Stewart
In this episode, Ross Stewart from the Center for Biodiversity and Genomics discusses the innovative BugQuest project, which uses Malaise traps and DNA barcoding to study insect diversity across Canada. Discover how citizen science, advanced sequencing, and creative outreach are transforming entomology research. BugQuest: https://bioscan.life/bugquest/ University of Guelph News (April 2026): https://news.uoguelph.ca/2026/04/got-bugs-u-of-g-collecting-samples-to-catalogue-canadas-biodiversity/ Center for Biodiversity Genomics: https://biodiversitygenomics.net/ Keywords: entomology, DNA barcoding, Malaise traps, citizen science, insect diversity, BugQuest, genomics, biodiversity, scientific outreach __________ Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music
- Aug 20, 20261h 23m
Arthro-Pod Episode 208: The Fire Ant Wars Part One
Welcome back bug lovers! This is the first of a two part series about the history of fire ants in the United States and the ways we responded to their presence in the south. Colloquially these could be referred to as the "FIRE ANT WARS"! You can imagine your own pulse pounding beat to idea... In this episode, we unpack how fire ants arrived in the US, the sequence of events that led to red imported fire ant becoming so common, and the first forays into understanding this pest. Show Notes: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/F/bo3639751.html https://extension.msstate.edu/introduction-fire-ants https://fireant.tamu.edu/learn/history-of-the-red-imported-fire-ant/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music
- Jul 21, 20261h 33m
Arthro-Pod Episode 207: Teaching and research at a primarily undergraduate institution with Kevyn Juneau
Welcome back, Arthro-Pod listeners! This week we chat with Kevyn Juneau, Associate Professor at University of Wisconsin - River Falls, about teaching and research at a primarily undergraduate institution (PUI). We take a deep dive into his habitat restoration work in the Bahamas and how teaching at a PUI is different from a larger (e.g., R1, land grant, state) university. Part of Kevyn's research has been conducted via collaborations made through the Ecological Research as Education Network, which helps connect folks at PUIs so they can conduct larger, more impactful work across broader geographic areas. __ Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!
- Jul 9, 20261h 6m
Arthro-Pod Episode 206: Apple IPM with Sally Raymond
Hey bug lovers! In today's show, the crew meets up with Sally Raymond to talk all about integrated pest management in apple orchards. Apple production is fascinating and the ways growers manage pests are also unique compared to other ag systems. Tune in to learn about apples as a system, how are pests dealt with in orchards, Sally's work specifically looking at hail netting to stop pests, and how IPM helps the beneficial organisms in the orchard. Show notes: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261219424000711#sec3 https://entomology.umn.edu/news/nelson-double-duty-nets https://academic.oup.com/jee/article/116/6/2104/7334101
- Jun 24, 20261h 14m
Arthro-Pod Episode 205: Insect Behavior and Conservation with Dr. Ted Burk
Get ready listeners, this episode is packed with so many things! Jody and Jonathan are joined by Dr. Ted Burk, who really didn't need any questions, prompts or an outline. It is an episode rich in stories about insects, scientific discovery, and conservation efforts—perfect for entomologists, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts alike. This interview with entomologist Dr. Burk follows his lifelong path from 4-H insect collecting to a decades-long career in behavior, ecology, and conservation at Creighton University. He shares stories from his research on American cockroaches, crickets, Caribbean fruit flies, conehead katydids, regal fritillaries, monarch butterflies, and fireflies, while highlighting how insect mating behavior, pollination, and prairie restoration reveal the deep ecological importance of even the smallest creatures. Note: If you want to hear Ted talk about the biologically interesting state of Nebraska pay attention to 37:23-39:39. More about Ted: Dr. Theodore Burk’s Faculty Profile at Creighton University Department of Biology Xerces Society 2024 article about Ted Burk and his work with insect conservation Glacier Creek Preserve Butterfly List, last updated 2020 Richard Dawkins and Theodore Burk in 1976 Photo Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Intro and Outro song: "There it is" by Kevin McLeod, Incomptech Music
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