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Bug Banter with the Xerces Society

Bug Banter with the Xerces Society

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Bug Banter with the Xerces Society is a science podcast hosted by The Xerces Society. It has 64 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of invertebrates and discover how to help these extraordinary animals. The Xerces Society is a nationwide non-profit organization that works to conserve invertebrates and their habitats. For more information go to xerces.org.

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1

The Beauty of Less: Xeriscaping for Pollinators

2

Speedy, Hairy, and Harmless: Solifuges

3

Buying Bee Safe Plants: How to keep pesticides out of your garden

4

Where the Wind Blows: Does wind speed affect overwintering monarchs?

5

Lessons from a Pollinator Gardener

6

Making the Invisible Visible: Why Science Illustration Matters

7

Bring Back the Pollinators: Four Simple Steps to Save the Bees

8

Walls That Speak: Inspiring Conservation Through Art

9

A Year in Invertebrate Conservation: Successes and the Road Ahead

10

Hidden in Plain Sight: Pesticide Contamination in Butterfly Host Plants

11

Adaptations at Altitude: The Biology of Mountain Snails

12

The Secret Lives of Bumble Bees: Nesting and Overwintering

13

The Salmonfly Project: Anglers, Insect Conservation, and the Future of Freshwater Streams

14

Bitter Nectar, Toxic Pollen: Pollinators and Plant Chemicals

15

Leave the Leaves or Lose the Insects

16

Monarchs & Pesticides: Understanding the Impact, Exploring the Solutions

17

Understanding Native Bee Populations: The State of the Bees Initiative

18

The Living Fence: Hedgerows as Havens for Insects

19

State of the Butterflies in the United States: A Roadmap for Recovery

20

Bug Banter Live! Building Pollinator Habitat

21

Pollinator Check-Up: Bee Health and Novel Monitoring Tools

22

How Habitat Kits Are Helping Save Pollinators

23

Stories from the Prairie: Life in a Resilient Ecosystem

24

Greenroofs, Solar Arrays, And Urban Farms: Insect Conservation In Human-Dominated Ecosystems

25

For the Love of Flies: The Unsung Heroes of the Insect World

26

Plastic Bands, Pesticides, and Deadly Drift: A Study on Mosquito Spray

27

The Underground Heroes: Earthworms

28

Social and Emotional Learning: Making Science Accessible

29

Protecting Bees from Pesticides: Why EPA Regulations Need to Change

30

Monarch Conservation: Tracking Migration with Rice-Sized Technology

31

Insects in the Balance: Why Monitoring Matters

32

The Power of Policy: Insect Protection Through State Authority

33

The Secret Lives of San Diego Zoo Insects

34

Buzzing Together: The Bumble Bee Atlas and the Power of Community Science

35

Dragonflies and Damselflies: A Life's Journey from Water to the Sky

36

Revival of the Fender's Blue Butterfly: A Conservation Story

37

Mysteries of the Moth: More Than Meets the Eye

38

Bugs and Birds: Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day

39

Spider Sense Part 2: Unraveling the Secrets of Arachnids

40

Spider Sense Part 1: Unraveling the Secrets of Arachnids

41

Bee City and Bee Campus USA: Protecting Pollinators One Community at a Time

42

Exploring Wasps: Myths, Facts, and Fascinations

43

Pollinators in a Changing Climate: Threats and Solutions

44

Wings of the Rockies: Exploring Butterfly Life Histories

45

All About Bees: Celebrating Pollinator Week

46

Wings of the East: Exploring Butterfly Life Histories

47

Wings of the West: Exploring Butterfly Life Histories

48

Mosquitoes Matter: Untangling Myths & Mastering Management

49

Midnight Entomology: Unveiling the Secrets of Nocturnal Insects

50

No Mow May: A Starting Point, Not the Finish Line

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