Bug Fight Club
Summary
Host Ben Bradford explores the escalating threat of invasive insects, featuring entomologist Andrew Leopold and a personal account from editor Tracy Samuelson about lantern flies in New York. The episode examines the ecological and economic damage caused by pests like the emerald ash borer and citrus greening, while discussing solutions ranging from strict border inspections to biological control. It also details the successful eradication of the murder hornet in Washington state through a unique combination of public surveillance and radio-tracked drones.
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