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Ep. 265 Insects in the fall and what we can do to help them | #GoodGrowing
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As summer gives way to fall, insects are busy preparing for winter in a variety of ways. Tune in to this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we explore which insects migrate, which stay put, and how they survive the cold months ahead. Plus, learn what gardeners can do this fall, from leaving leaves to delaying cleanup, to help support beneficial insects in the landscape.
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03:24 – What insects are we seeing more of in fall?
11:35 – How do insects survive the winter months?
24:27 – Creating overwinter habitat for insects
37:16 – Fall landscape clean-up with insects in mind
44:28 – Should we clean up vegetable gardens?
47:08 – Insects coming indoors in the fall
53:44 – Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
Insects on the move – dragonfly migration
Migratory Insects of North America
How do insects survive cold weather?
Removing autumn leaves in residential yards reduces the spring emergence of overwintering insects
Evolutionary impacts of winter climate change on insects
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