The Bug Tales Podcast Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:31:42 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2229259 en-gb © 2026 The Bug Tales Podcast yes eaa3b714-0aaf-5911-8fa6-4a062557f411 Dr. Ian Bedford episodic false A collection of little tales told by Norfolk's Bug Man, Dr Ian Bedford about the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful bugs of Britain, providing information on the amazing world of bugs and their vital roles in sustaining ecosystems and their biodiversity in our countryside and gardens. 

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dr. Ian Bedford https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9be4pv3g6iz4e6kywasm42wsdjs9?.jpg The Bug Tales Podcast Flatworms Flatworms In this episode Dr Ian Bedford tells the fascinating tale of the flatworm and what to do if you find one. 

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]]> In this episode Dr Ian Bedford tells the fascinating tale of the flatworm and what to do if you find one. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-18023202 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 198 full false Mimicry Mimicry Is imitation the most sincere form of flattery? Listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast as Dr Ian talks about mimicry within the insect world. 

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]]> Is imitation the most sincere form of flattery? Listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast as Dr Ian talks about mimicry within the insect world. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-18023176 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 156 full false The Comma Butterfly The Comma Butterfly This episode is dedicated to the king of camouflage, The Comma Butterfly. 

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]]> This episode is dedicated to the king of camouflage, The Comma Butterfly. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-17809949 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 223 full false Leeches Leeches In this episode Dr Ian talks about the vampires of the bug world and their uses in modern and ancient medicine.

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]]> In this episode Dr Ian talks about the vampires of the bug world and their uses in modern and ancient medicine.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-17809954 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 211 full false Hoverflies Hoverflies In this episode we focus on the family of flies known as 'Syrphids'

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]]> In this episode we focus on the family of flies known as 'Syrphids'

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-17589345 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 183 full false Choices for plant pest control Choices for plant pest control In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast, Dr Ian Bedford talks garden pests and gives us some non toxic and natural alternatives to harmful chemicals. 

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]]> In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast, Dr Ian Bedford talks garden pests and gives us some non toxic and natural alternatives to harmful chemicals. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-17589298 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 228 full false The Swallowtail Butterfly The Swallowtail Butterfly In this episode Dr Ian tells the sad tale of one of Britain's most magnificent butterflies, the Swallowtail. 

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]]> In this episode Dr Ian tells the sad tale of one of Britain's most magnificent butterflies, the Swallowtail. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-17398304 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 236 full false Bloodsucker Beetles Bloodsucker Beetles This week we hear a bit of bug related folklore as Dr Ian tells the tale of the Blood Sucker Beetle. 

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]]> This week we hear a bit of bug related folklore as Dr Ian tells the tale of the Blood Sucker Beetle. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-17368139 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 191 full false Red Lily Beetles Red Lily Beetles This week, Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of the Red Lily Beetle and offers advice on how to stop these messy little critters. 

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]]> This week, Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of the Red Lily Beetle and offers advice on how to stop these messy little critters. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-17296077 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 174 full false Conopid Flies Conopid Flies In this episode, Dr Ian tells the sinister and brutal tale of the Conopid Fly.

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]]> In this episode, Dr Ian tells the sinister and brutal tale of the Conopid Fly.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-17296068 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 190 full false Home Grown Pests Home Grown Pests Home grown veg often produces home grown pests. In this episode, The Bug Man gives some advice on how to combat these critters in an ecological friendly way. 

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]]> Home grown veg often produces home grown pests. In this episode, The Bug Man gives some advice on how to combat these critters in an ecological friendly way. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-17181376 Sat, 24 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 194 full false Tardegrades Tardegrades In this episode of the podcast, Dr Ian covers the ultimate survivor of the insect world- The Tardegrade. 

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]]> In this episode of the podcast, Dr Ian covers the ultimate survivor of the insect world- The Tardegrade. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-16969475 Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 184 full false Garden Slugs Garden Slugs Friend or foe? In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we join Dr Ian to learn about the slugs we often find lurking around our gardens. 

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]]> Friend or foe? In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we join Dr Ian to learn about the slugs we often find lurking around our gardens. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-16969470 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400 225 full false Ectoparasites Ectoparasites Ticks, lice, fleas and mites! In this slightly gruesome episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we focus on Ectoparasites.

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]]> Ticks, lice, fleas and mites! In this slightly gruesome episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we focus on Ectoparasites.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-16969464 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 231 full false Cabbage Bomb Aphids Cabbage Bomb Aphids The Cabbage Aphid has a secret survival weapon. Hear all about it on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast with Dr Ian Bedford

]]> The Cabbage Aphid has a secret survival weapon. Hear all about it on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast with Dr Ian Bedford

]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-16781709 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 217 full false Ultraviolet Light Ultraviolet Light This week on the podcast the bug man is talking UV light and its effect on the insect world. 

]]> This week on the podcast the bug man is talking UV light and its effect on the insect world. 

]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-16781690 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 192 full false Silverfish Silverfish Join Dr Ian as he talks about the fascinating 'Silverfish' bugs which can often be seen in and around our homes. 

]]> Join Dr Ian as he talks about the fascinating 'Silverfish' bugs which can often be seen in and around our homes. 

]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-16781655 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 177 full false Home Grown Veg Home Grown Veg This week on the podcast Dr Ian will be talking about garden bugs, how they contribute to our garden ecosystems and how they can be managed. 

]]> This week on the podcast Dr Ian will be talking about garden bugs, how they contribute to our garden ecosystems and how they can be managed. 

]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-16781624 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 209 full false The Orange-tip Butterfly The Orange-tip Butterfly Dr Ian is back just in time for Spring with this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast!

This episode is dedicated to the Orange-tip butterfly. 

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]]> Dr Ian is back just in time for Spring with this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast!

This episode is dedicated to the Orange-tip butterfly. 

We hope you enjoy!

]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-16741325 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0500 203 5 1 full false Marvellous Fruit Flies Marvellous Fruit Flies In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast,  Dr Ian tells the tale of the marvellous but pesky fruit flies often seen hovering around our over ripe banana's.

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]]> In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast,  Dr Ian tells the tale of the marvellous but pesky fruit flies often seen hovering around our over ripe banana's.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-15226439 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 186 4 12 full false Leaf Rolling Sawflies Leaf Rolling Sawflies If you're wondering who's rolling up the rose leaves at this time of year then take a listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> If you're wondering who's rolling up the rose leaves at this time of year then take a listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-15173879 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400 203 4 11 full false Britain's Nature Recovery Britain's Nature Recovery Dr Ian Bedford talks ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.

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]]> Dr Ian Bedford talks ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-15133886 Sat, 25 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 201 4 10 full false Froghoppers Froghoppers In this episode Dr Ian tells the fascinating tale of the Froghopper.

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]]> In this episode Dr Ian tells the fascinating tale of the Froghopper.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-15094812 Sun, 19 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 172 4 9 full false Noctuid Moths Noctuid Moths The Noctuid's are a diverse family of moths that can detect the ultrasonic calls of predatory bats. Listed to their fascinating tale in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> The Noctuid's are a diverse family of moths that can detect the ultrasonic calls of predatory bats. Listed to their fascinating tale in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-15047517 Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 166 4 8 full false Sentient Animals Sentient Animals Are invertebrates more intelligent than we give them credit for? Dr Ian covers the topic in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.

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]]> Are invertebrates more intelligent than we give them credit for? Dr Ian covers the topic in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-15003791 Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 219 4 7 full false Invasive Insects Invasive Insects Red Lilly Beetles, Harlequin Ladybirds and Tree Bumblebees, Dr Ian talks about invasive insect species in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Red Lilly Beetles, Harlequin Ladybirds and Tree Bumblebees, Dr Ian talks about invasive insect species in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14962177 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 239 4 6 full false Farming Insects Farming Insects With our global population rapidly increasing, Dr Ian discusses the topic of using insects as a food source.  

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]]> With our global population rapidly increasing, Dr Ian discusses the topic of using insects as a food source.  

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14900736 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 230 4 5 full false Small Tortoiseshell Butterflies Small Tortoiseshell Butterflies The small tortoiseshell is in decline as Britain's temperate climate gets warmer. 

Could it soon be lost forever? The Bug Man tells the tale of this iconic butterfly on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.

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]]> The small tortoiseshell is in decline as Britain's temperate climate gets warmer. 

Could it soon be lost forever? The Bug Man tells the tale of this iconic butterfly on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14900668 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 248 4 4 full false Black Bean Aphids Black Bean Aphids Often referred to as Blackfly, the Black Bean Aphid is one of the most common aphids that we see in our gardens, Dr Ian tells us its interesting tale in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.

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]]> Often referred to as Blackfly, the Black Bean Aphid is one of the most common aphids that we see in our gardens, Dr Ian tells us its interesting tale in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14879241 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 206 4 3 full false Spring Aphids Spring Aphids With Spring well underway we're seeing fresh new leaves and flowers appearing in the garden along with the appearance of this vital food source which sits at the bottom of the food chain. 

Should we eradicate these garden pests or leave them be? The Bug Man gives his insight on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> With Spring well underway we're seeing fresh new leaves and flowers appearing in the garden along with the appearance of this vital food source which sits at the bottom of the food chain. 

Should we eradicate these garden pests or leave them be? The Bug Man gives his insight on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

Tell us what you think of the podcast by following this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14841271 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 211 4 2 full false Charles Darwin and the Earthworms Charles Darwin and the Earthworms Are Earthworms intelligent? Charles Darwin thought they might be. 

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]]> Are Earthworms intelligent? Charles Darwin thought they might be. 

Dr Ian tells us the story in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14841252 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400 204 4 1 full false Bee Flies Bee Flies In this episode, the bug man tells the tale of the weird, wonderful and yet dastardly Bee Fly. 

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]]> In this episode, the bug man tells the tale of the weird, wonderful and yet dastardly Bee Fly. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14791047 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 171 3 12 full false Narcissus Bulb Flies Narcissus Bulb Flies A likely cause of non-flowering Daffodils is The Narcissus Bulb Fly. Listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast as Dr Ian tells us more. 

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]]> A likely cause of non-flowering Daffodils is The Narcissus Bulb Fly. Listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast as Dr Ian tells us more. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14772467 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 237 3 11 full false Earwigs Earwigs Earwigs are beneficial insects that have become harder to find in our gardens over recent years so why do we call them plant pests? and why did our ancestors fear them?

Dr Ian tells us the story in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Earwigs are beneficial insects that have become harder to find in our gardens over recent years so why do we call them plant pests? and why did our ancestors fear them?

Dr Ian tells us the story in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14677684 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 206 3 10 full false Brimstone Butterflies Brimstone Butterflies Welcome to The Bug Tales Podcast! 

Join Dr Ian Bedford in this episode as we hear the tale of the glorious Brimstone Butterfly, which is interestingly never seen resting with its wings wide open. 

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]]> Welcome to The Bug Tales Podcast! 

Join Dr Ian Bedford in this episode as we hear the tale of the glorious Brimstone Butterfly, which is interestingly never seen resting with its wings wide open. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14677544 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 212 3 9 full false Stridulation Stridulation The act of producing sound by rubbing together certain body parts is known as Stridulation, and can be heard from many different species throughout the insect world. 

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]]> The act of producing sound by rubbing together certain body parts is known as Stridulation, and can be heard from many different species throughout the insect world. 

Learn all about it in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14607002 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0500 178 3 8 full false Pollen Beetles Pollen Beetles In this episode Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of the tiny black beetles that gather within garden flowers to harmlessly eat pollen each year. 

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]]> In this episode Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of the tiny black beetles that gather within garden flowers to harmlessly eat pollen each year. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14521508 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 190 3 7 full false Cicadas Cicadas Many billions of North America's periodical Cicadas from 2 distinct broods will jointly emerge to mate this April. 

The tale of this 'every 221 year event' will be told in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Many billions of North America's periodical Cicadas from 2 distinct broods will jointly emerge to mate this April. 

The tale of this 'every 221 year event' will be told in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14521486 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 201 3 6 full false Winter Bumblebees Winter Bumblebees Did you know that Bumblebees can be seen foraging during winter? and gardeners can help them to survive.

The tale is told in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Did you know that Bumblebees can be seen foraging during winter? and gardeners can help them to survive.

The tale is told in this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14421014 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 137 3 5 full false Winter Moths Winter Moths In this episode we hear the fascinating story of the Winter Moths and their larvae which are an essential food source for the Springtime Blue Tit chicks!

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]]> In this episode we hear the fascinating story of the Winter Moths and their larvae which are an essential food source for the Springtime Blue Tit chicks!

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14370262 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 188 3 4 full false The Whitefly Superbug The Whitefly Superbug Is it a bird? is it a plane? No.. its the whitefly superbug! 

Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of this destructive little critter and just what makes it so super.

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]]> Is it a bird? is it a plane? No.. its the whitefly superbug! 

Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of this destructive little critter and just what makes it so super.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14254882 Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 223 3 3 full false Dormant Plant Pests Dormant Plant Pests This episode of The Bug Tales Podcast covers the plant pests which may be laying dormant in our gardens and the natural methods we can use to control them. 

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]]> This episode of The Bug Tales Podcast covers the plant pests which may be laying dormant in our gardens and the natural methods we can use to control them. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14254775 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 195 3 2 full false The Clothes Moth The Clothes Moth Join Dr Ian Bedford in the battle to preserve our winter knitwear as he tells the tale of the pesky Clothes Moth. 

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]]> Join Dr Ian Bedford in the battle to preserve our winter knitwear as he tells the tale of the pesky Clothes Moth. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14254768 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500 244 3 1 full false Fig Wasps Fig Wasps In this festive episode Dr Ian Bedford, instead of bringing us some figgy pudding tells us the fascinating tale of the fig wasp.

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]]> In this festive episode Dr Ian Bedford, instead of bringing us some figgy pudding tells us the fascinating tale of the fig wasp.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14204864 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 238 2 13 full false Amazing Ants Amazing Ants In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we hear all about the fascinating world of ants.

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]]> In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we hear all about the fascinating world of ants.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14157083 Sat, 16 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500 245 2 12 full false Compost Bin Creatures Compost Bin Creatures This week Dr Ian Bedford tells us about the vast number of important garden creatures living within the warmth of our microbe-rich compost heaps.

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]]> This week Dr Ian Bedford tells us about the vast number of important garden creatures living within the warmth of our microbe-rich compost heaps.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14136307 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 210 2 11 full false The Vapourer Moth The Vapourer Moth Welcome to The Bug Tales Podcast with Dr Ian Bedford

In this episode The Bug Man tells us about the remarkable evolution of the Vapourer Moth. 

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]]> Welcome to The Bug Tales Podcast with Dr Ian Bedford

In this episode The Bug Man tells us about the remarkable evolution of the Vapourer Moth. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-14094894 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 246 2 10 full false Fuchsia Gall Mites Fuchsia Gall Mites In this weeks episode, Norfolk's Bug Man tells us all about the Fuchsia Gall Mite. 

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]]> In this weeks episode, Norfolk's Bug Man tells us all about the Fuchsia Gall Mite. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13906415 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 159 2 9 full false Cabbage Whiteflies Cabbage Whiteflies This week it's the turn of the Cabbage Whitefly. 

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]]> This week it's the turn of the Cabbage Whitefly. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13906412 Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 177 2 8 full false Black Vine Weevils Black Vine Weevils Join Dr Ian as we learn about the common little garden pest known as the Black Vine Weevil. 

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]]> Join Dr Ian as we learn about the common little garden pest known as the Black Vine Weevil. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13906410 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500 205 2 7 full false The Red Admiral The Red Admiral Welcome to another Bug Tales episode! This week we learn about the Red Admiral butterfly. 

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]]> Welcome to another Bug Tales episode! This week we learn about the Red Admiral butterfly. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13906404 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400 198 2 6 full false Allium Leaf miners Allium Leaf miners Join Norfolk's Bug Man this week as he tells us all about Allium Leaf Miners. 

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]]> Join Norfolk's Bug Man this week as he tells us all about Allium Leaf Miners. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13862305 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 181 2 5 full false Harlequins Harlequins Welcome back to The Bug Tales Podcast! Join Norfolk's Bug Man as he tells us about the notorious Harlequin ladybird. 

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]]> Welcome back to The Bug Tales Podcast! Join Norfolk's Bug Man as he tells us about the notorious Harlequin ladybird. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13822108 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400 193 2 4 full false Ivy Mining Bees Ivy Mining Bees In this episode Dr Ian tells us all about the fascinating life of the Ivy Mining Bee.

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]]> In this episode Dr Ian tells us all about the fascinating life of the Ivy Mining Bee.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13813764 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 158 2 3 full false The wonder of spiders The wonder of spiders From bullet-proof cloth to cancer medication and so much more. 

Dr Ian Bedford gives us some insight on what we are learning from these amazing creatures that have been around for over 300 million years. 

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]]> From bullet-proof cloth to cancer medication and so much more. 

Dr Ian Bedford gives us some insight on what we are learning from these amazing creatures that have been around for over 300 million years. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13775636 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 206 2 2 full false The Hummingbird Hawkmoth The Hummingbird Hawkmoth In this episode we learn about the spectacular Hummingbird Hawkmoth. 

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]]> In this episode we learn about the spectacular Hummingbird Hawkmoth. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13732858 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 208 2 1 full false Box Tree Moths Box Tree Moths The destructive Box Tree Moth is a newcomer to gardens all over Britain, but how did it get here? and what can we do to stop it?

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]]> The destructive Box Tree Moth is a newcomer to gardens all over Britain, but how did it get here? and what can we do to stop it?

The Bug Man, Dr Ian Bedford has recorded this marvellous vignette to enlighten us.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13723552 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 171 1 19 full false Cluster Flies Cluster Flies This week Dr Ian tells us about the insects we might find taking refuge in our homes over the cold winter months. Should we be worried? Download this latest episode of The Bug Tales Podcast to find out.

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]]> This week Dr Ian tells us about the insects we might find taking refuge in our homes over the cold winter months. Should we be worried? Download this latest episode of The Bug Tales Podcast to find out.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13717497 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400 155 1 18 full false Mealybugs Mealybugs In this Autumnal episode we learn about the mealybug and how we can spot and deal with an infestation on our fleshy leafed house plants. 

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]]> In this Autumnal episode we learn about the mealybug and how we can spot and deal with an infestation on our fleshy leafed house plants. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13665793 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 225 1 17 full false Locusts Locusts Feared throughout history, Locusts are known for their ability to create apocalyptic-looking swarms on certain parts of the globe, Dr. Ian is on hand to put our minds at ease and tell us all about this big species of cricket. 

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]]> Feared throughout history, Locusts are known for their ability to create apocalyptic-looking swarms on certain parts of the globe, Dr. Ian is on hand to put our minds at ease and tell us all about this big species of cricket. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13665654 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 219 1 16 full false Woolly Apple Aphids Woolly Apple Aphids In this episode, Norfolk's Bug Man tells us about a common, sap feeding critter known as the Woolly Apple Aphid. 

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]]> In this episode, Norfolk's Bug Man tells us about a common, sap feeding critter known as the Woolly Apple Aphid. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13638737 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 182 1 14 full false The Beewolf The Beewolf This week on The Bug Tales Podcast, Dr Ian tells us all about Britain's largest solitary wasp...  the Beewolf.

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]]> This week on The Bug Tales Podcast, Dr Ian tells us all about Britain's largest solitary wasp...  the Beewolf.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13620204 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 201 1 15 full false Overwintering Butterflies Overwintering Butterflies With Summer almost over and the cold weather descending upon us, you might be wondering what happens to the butterflies as they slowly disappear from our gardens..

Dr Ian Bedford tells us how butterflies are affected by winter and what we can do to help them.

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]]> With Summer almost over and the cold weather descending upon us, you might be wondering what happens to the butterflies as they slowly disappear from our gardens..

Dr Ian Bedford tells us how butterflies are affected by winter and what we can do to help them.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13585233 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 160 1 13 full false Harvestmen Harvestmen As Autumn approaches we settle down with a hot cup of cocoa and listen to the bug man tell us all about this awesome arachnid.

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]]> As Autumn approaches we settle down with a hot cup of cocoa and listen to the bug man tell us all about this awesome arachnid.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13585131 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 149 1 12 full false Vanishing Painted Ladies Vanishing Painted Ladies This week its the turn of the Painted Lady.

Listen to Dr Ian as he tells us all about the life cycle and decline of this spectacular butterfly.

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]]> This week its the turn of the Painted Lady.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13526492 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 218 1 11 full false Mosquitoes Mosquitoes This week Dr Ian is itching to tell us all about the pesky mosquito. 

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]]> This week Dr Ian is itching to tell us all about the pesky mosquito. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13489565 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 193 1 10 full false Hairy House Spiders Hairy House Spiders With Autumn fast approaching we mark the start of the spider season as we begin to see more and more spiders around our homes and gardens.

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]]> With Autumn fast approaching we mark the start of the spider season as we begin to see more and more spiders around our homes and gardens.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13481418 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 212 1 9 full false Earwigs Earwigs In this episode we learn about a misunderstood, nocturnal scavenger known as the Earwig.

Dr Ian reveals all as we learn where this little critter gets its name and its ferocious reputation.

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]]> In this episode we learn about a misunderstood, nocturnal scavenger known as the Earwig.

Dr Ian reveals all as we learn where this little critter gets its name and its ferocious reputation.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13465264 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 182 1 8 full false The Carrot Root Fly The Carrot Root Fly In this podcast we learn about the destructive Carrot Root Fly. 

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]]> In this podcast we learn about the destructive Carrot Root Fly. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13434597 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 176 1 7 full false Horse Chestnut Moths Horse Chestnut Moths A tale of Britain's mysterious and invasive Horse Chestnut Moth.

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]]> A tale of Britain's mysterious and invasive Horse Chestnut Moth.

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13357565 Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 214 1 6 full false The Leather Jacket The Leather Jacket Tune in to this latest episode to hear the Bug Man's advice on using our gardens to provide food and shelter for our creepy crawlies. 

This week it's the turn of the Leather Jacket. Tune in to hear how Dr Ian enlists the help of the local starlings and crows in the battle to combat the growing yellow patches of grass on his lawn. 

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]]> Tune in to this latest episode to hear the Bug Man's advice on using our gardens to provide food and shelter for our creepy crawlies. 

This week it's the turn of the Leather Jacket. Tune in to hear how Dr Ian enlists the help of the local starlings and crows in the battle to combat the growing yellow patches of grass on his lawn. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13434564 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400 222 1 5 full false A Spanish Slug Story A Spanish Slug Story This week we hear of Dr Bedford's encounter with Spanish slugs in the garden. How did the Bug Man manage to fight off these ruthless invaders? Tune in to find out. 

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]]> This week we hear of Dr Bedford's encounter with Spanish slugs in the garden. How did the Bug Man manage to fight off these ruthless invaders? Tune in to find out. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13358038 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 293 1 4 full false Magnificent Dragonflies Magnificent Dragonflies In this episode we learn about the magnificent and majestic dragonflies often seen zipping  through our countryside and gardens. 

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]]> In this episode we learn about the magnificent and majestic dragonflies often seen zipping  through our countryside and gardens. 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13390955 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400 219 1 3 full false Grasshoppers and Crickets Grasshoppers and Crickets This week we delve into the fascinating world of Britain's  grasshoppers and crickets with Dr Ian Bedford 

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]]> This week we delve into the fascinating world of Britain's  grasshoppers and crickets with Dr Ian Bedford 

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]]> Dr. Ian Bedford Buzzsprout-13357540 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400 209 1 2 full false Welcome to the Bug Tales Podcast Welcome to the Bug Tales Podcast Hello and welcome to the Bug Tales podcast. In this first episode I will talk about my background and my life long fascination with insects. 

Join me as I talk about our declining biodiversity and what we can do to restore balance to the ecosystems in our gardens. 

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]]> Hello and welcome to the Bug Tales podcast. In this first episode I will talk about my background and my life long fascination with insects. 

Join me as I talk about our declining biodiversity and what we can do to restore balance to the ecosystems in our gardens. 

If you have a topic you would like us to cover in future episodes or if you have any general questions or comments please follow this link: bit.ly/BugTalesRequests

Alternatively you can contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford

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