The Bug Tales Podcast

Red Lilly Beetles, Harlequin Ladybirds and Tree Bumblebees, Dr Ian talks about invasive insect species in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.  Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening! 

With our global population rapidly increasing, Dr Ian discusses the topic of using insects as a food source.   Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening! 

The small tortoiseshell is in decline as Britain's temperate climate gets warmer.  Could it soon be lost forever? The Bug Man tells the tale of this iconic butterfly on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBe...

Often referred to as Blackfly, the Black Bean Aphid is one of the most common aphids that we see in our gardens, Dr Ian tells us its interesting tale in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for list...

With Spring well underway we're seeing fresh new leaves and flowers appearing in the garden along with the appearance of this vital food source which sits at the bottom of the food chain.  Should we eradicate these garden pests or leave them be? The Bug Man gives his insight on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.  Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTale...

Are Earthworms intelligent? Charles Darwin thought they might be.  Dr Ian tells us the story in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast  Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening!

In this episode, the bug man tells the tale of the weird, wonderful and yet dastardly Bee Fly.  Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening!

A likely cause of non-flowering Daffodils is The Narcissus Bulb Fly. Listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast as Dr Ian tells us more.  Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening!

Earwigs are beneficial insects that have become harder to find in our gardens over recent years so why do we call them plant pests? and why did our ancestors fear them? Dr Ian tells us the story in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.  Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow D...

Welcome to The Bug Tales Podcast!  Join Dr Ian Bedford in this episode as we hear the tale of the glorious Brimstone Butterfly, which is interestingly never seen resting with its wings wide open.  Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for...

The act of producing sound by rubbing together certain body parts is known as Stridulation, and can be heard from many different species throughout the insect world.  Learn all about it in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.  Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can co...

In this episode Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of the tiny black beetles that gather within garden flowers to harmlessly eat pollen each year.  Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Tha...

Many billions of North America's periodical Cicadas from 2 distinct broods will jointly emerge to mate this April.  The tale of this 'every 221 year event' will be told in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.  Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can cont...

Did you know that Bumblebees can be seen foraging during winter? and gardeners can help them to survive. The tale is told in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.  Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twi...

In this episode we hear the fascinating story of the Winter Moths and their larvae which are an essential food source for the Springtime Blue Tit chicks! Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIan...

Is it a bird? is it a plane? No.. its the whitefly superbug!  Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of this destructive little critter and just what makes it so super. Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter...

Join Dr Ian Bedford in the battle to preserve our winter knitwear as he tells the tale of the pesky Clothes Moth.  Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening!

This episode of The Bug Tales Podcast covers the plant pests which may be laying dormant in our gardens and the natural methods we can use to control them.  Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @Dr...

In this festive episode Dr Ian Bedford, instead of bringing us some figgy pudding tells us the fascinating tale of the fig wasp. Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listen...

In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we hear all about the fascinating world of ants. Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening!

This week Dr Ian Bedford tells us about the vast number of important garden creatures living within the warmth of our microbe-rich compost heaps. Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford...

Welcome to The Bug Tales Podcast with Dr Ian Bedford In this episode The Bug Man tells us about the remarkable evolution of the Vapourer Moth.  Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Th...

In this weeks episode, Norfolk's Bug Man tells us all about the Fuchsia Gall Mite.  Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening!

This week it's the turn of the Cabbage Whitefly.  Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening!

Join Dr Ian as we learn about the common little garden pest known as the Black Vine Weevil.  Tell us what you think of the podcast and any topics you might like us to cover in future episodes by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford Thanks for listening!