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Seasons - Summer Episodes

From The Woods Today - Leaf Curl Symptoms

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we show some symptoms of apparent herbicide damage tied to the early spring treatments of crop fields. Plus, don't miss our Wings of Kentucky segment, where we explore the avian wonders of our region, and stick around for Pesky Plants, where we confront the invasive bush honeysuckle and its impact on our local ecosystems.

From The Woods Today - Thermal Tolerance of Insects

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.

From The Woods Today - Forest Steward of the Year

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we celebrate the forest steward of the year. We also have a segment about tree of heaven.

From The Woods Today- Armadillos in Kentucky?

In this episode of From the Woods Today, we dive into the intriguing world of armadillos and discuss why they are becoming increasingly relevant to Kentucky's ecosystems. We also have an exciting segment about how some invasive plant species are edible. Learn which pesky plants you can put on your plate.

From the Woods Today- Cicadas: Rare Dual

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Jonathan Larson joins us to discuss what periodical cicadas are, why they are such an amazing part of nature, and where you can find them in Kentucky in 2024 and 2025. We also have our monthly What's Bugging My Tree segment.

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