Ants, Japanese beetles, ticks and mosquitoes all present challenges this time of year. We learn how to deal with all of them and more. Then, we look at the complex interplay between wolves, moose, foxes and martins on the remote island of Isle Royale on Lake Superior.
Featured in this Episode
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Insect update: Harmful and beneficial summer infestations
Summer is the season of infestations by certain insects in Wisconsin. But while ants invade our homes, fewer armyworms and spongy moth caterpillars are in the trees. Entomologist Phil Pellitteri joins us to talk about which bugs are on the move and how much they should concern us.
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Wolves on Isle Royale impact foxes and martins, not just moose
The rise and fall of a population of animals doesn’t happen in isolation. Consider how wolves on Lake Superior’s Isle Royale have not only impacted moose, but also smaller carnivores there. We talk to researcher Mauriel Rodriguez Curras who looked at how red foxes and American martins have adapted.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Phil Pellitteri Guest
- Mauriel Rodriguez Curras Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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