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How to keep indoor plants pest-free

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Aaron Steil
Published January 7, 2023 at 7:00 AM CST
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Talk of Iowa, 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 host Charity Nebbe to share advice on dealing with insects that plague our houseplants.

Guests:

  • Zach Shumm | insect diagnostician with the ISU Extension Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic
  • Aaron Steil | ISU Extension horticulture specialist
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. 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 bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
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Caitlin Troutman
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.
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Aaron Steil
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.
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