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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

When the temperatures drop it’s nice to stay warm and cozy inside — some insects seem to feel the same way.

Entomologist Zach Schumm of the ISU Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic talks about creepy crawly household invaders like boxelder bugs, Asian ladybeetles and brown marmorated stink bugs.

Guests:
Zach Schumm, insect diagnostician, ISU Extension Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic

To further grow your gardening knowledge, sign up for our new Garden Variety newsletter. And check out all the episodes of Garden Variety, the horticulture podcast for all the things you’d like to grow or grow better.

Charity Nebbe is the host of 'Talk of Iowa'. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. 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 bachelor's degree from Iowa State University.
Aaron Steil is a Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron contributes his expertise to the Garden Variety podcast and newsletter and to Talk of Iowa's Horticulture Day program.
Caitlin Troutman is an award-winning 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.