Entomologist Phil Pellitteri returns to help us deal with insect pests. Then, we talk about citizen-scientist wildlife monitoring. Then, we meet the new director of The Arb.
Featured in this Episode
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Insect pests and how to deal with them
Insects active in late summer include bees and wasps. We’ll get advice on how best to deal with wasps, hornets, ants, magnolia scale and after insect pests from entomologist Phil Pellitteri.
Wisconsin Butterflies & Pollinators (Pocket Naturalist Guide)
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DNR involves public in watching out for wildlife
Wisconsin residents are frequently asked to share their observations of wildlife with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. We talk to Paul Frater, who coordinates the DNR’s surveys, about the value of the data provided by citizens.
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Meet the new UW Arboretum director
Last October, Patrick Bohlen took over as director of the University of Wisconsin Arboretum, which comprises 1,260 acres in Madison. We talk about what brought him to the nearly 100-year-old arb from the University of Central Florida.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Phil Pellitteri Guest
- Paul Frater Guest
- Patrick Bohlen Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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