110. Scale Insects! (Feat. There Will Be Bugs Podcast)

Check out Ben's Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2u8pQQEVkUHQj0Cl3robap?si=e3fd3e527f7d422bHost Bradon Coy speaks with Ben Knowlton, a graduate student at the University of Kentucky, about his research on scale insects and the broader field of landscape ecology. They discuss the evolution of landscape ecology from pest management to the conservation of beneficial insects, Ben's educational journey from plant science to entomology, and the challenges of managing scale insects in urban environments. The conversation delves into the biology and lifecycle of scale insects, their impact on urban landscapes, and integrated pest management strategies that can be employed to control these pests effectively. In this conversation, Ben Knowlton discusses the importance of preventative measures in tree management, contrasting them with reactive approaches. He shares insights about his podcast, 'There Will Be Bugs,' which aims to explore various topics in entomology.Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkLil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube!Website: lildudesinsectacademy.comDonate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.htmlFind our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html✌️Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDgLil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172landscape ecology, scale insects, entomology, urban ecology, insect management, beneficial insects, pest control, ecological research, insect lifecycle, integrated pest management, entomology, podcasting, tree management, scale insects, science communication, insect conservation, There Will Be Bugs, biological control, cultural control, insect appreciation