The Bug Tales Podcast

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.

If you have a topic you would like us to cover in future episodes or if you have any general questions please contact us at TheBugTalesPodcast@gmail.com or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford

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Episodes

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. How do the arachnids we see scurrying around our homes get there in the first place and why are they there? Download this latest episode to find out. 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 TheBugTales...

Sep 03, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 9

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. 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 Thanks for listening!...

Aug 30, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 8

The Carrot Root Fly

In this podcast we learn about the destructive Carrot Root Fly. 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 Thanks for listening!

Aug 26, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Horse Chestnut Moths

A tale of Britain's mysterious and invasive Horse Chestnut Moth. 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 Thanks for listening!

Aug 24, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 6

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. 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 Alter...

Aug 19, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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. 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 Thanks for listening!

Aug 17, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Magnificent Dragonflies

In this episode we learn about the magnificent and majestic dragonflies often seen zipping through our countryside and 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 Thanks for listening!

Aug 11, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Grasshoppers and Crickets

This week we delve into the fascinating world of Britain's grasshoppers and crickets with Dr Ian Bedford 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 Thanks for listening!

Aug 07, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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. 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 foll...

Aug 06, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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