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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

House plants can bring us a lot of joy, especially during the colder months, but sometimes pests ruin the fun.

Entomologist Zach Shumm of the Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic joins this episode of Garden Variety to share advice on dealing with insects that plague our houseplants.

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Zach Shumm | insect diagnostician with the ISU Extension Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic

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Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.