From The Woods Today - Thermal Tolerance of Insects

Episode 212
Aired on August 14, 2024

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we find out how insects navigate temperature extremes and why we rarely get free pest control from either end of the thermometer. We also discuss some of the dangers of bites from ticks and mosquitoes in Kentucky and how to reduce or prevent exposure to bites while outdoors.

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