Emerald ash borers, privet and stink bugs… oh my!

Let’s talk invasive species! Whether lazy or tender-hearted, if you’re someone who won’t kill a beetle in your house or pull a vine in your yard, it might be hard to wrap your head around the importance of mitigation and eradication. In this show, we hear from two experts on bugs. And good news: one of them is particularly passionate about natural remedies. Then, we move to two experts to talk about invasive plants. This is more than concern for the beauty of our landscape; these issues have implications for our ongoing health, safety and food supply. First up though, WPLN Education Reporter Juliana Kim talks with host Khalil Ekulona about Tennessee's more-partisan-than-ever school board races.   Today's Guests: Dr. Kaushalya G. Amarasekare, Assistant Professor for the Tennessee State University College of Agriculture Jennifer Smith, Horticulturist for Metro Nashville Andrew Bell, executive director at the Nashville Tree Foundation Dr. Matthew Blair, plant scientist, TSU Professor for the College of Agriculture Special thanks to these folks for their help building this show: Ryan Jenkins, Dr. Jason Oliver, Vera Roberts, Hannah Hollowell, Rebecca Ratz, Dwight Beard and Neil Anderson.