This time of year, some familiar insects come back. Fireflies are beautiful insects that illuminate the outdoors, while Japanese Beetles disrupt the peace and wreak havoc throughout our gardens.
It's a Horticulture Day episode of Talk of Iowa and entomologist Laura Iles joins host Charity Nebbe to discuss insects we love and the insects we love to hate. While their may not be a fix to fully exterminating Japanese Beetles, Iles provides tips on how to minimize their damage.
Later in the episode, Aaron Steil joins the programs and to answer their horticulture questions.
Guests:
- Laura Iles, director, North Central Integrated Pest Management Center
- Aaron Steil, horticulture specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
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