Ep. 265 Insects in the fall and what we can do to help them | #GoodGrowing

As summer gives way to fall, insects are busy preparing for winter in a variety of ways. Tune in to this week’s Good Growing Podcast as we explore which insects migrate, which stay put, and how they survive the cold months ahead. Plus, learn what gardeners can do this fall, from leaving leaves to delaying cleanup, to help support beneficial insects in the landscape.

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03:24 – What insects are we seeing more of in fall?

11:35 – How do insects survive the winter months?

24:27 – Creating overwinter habitat for insects

37:16 – Fall landscape clean-up with insects in mind

44:28 – Should we clean up vegetable gardens?

47:08 – Insects coming indoors in the fall

53:44 – Wrap-up, what’s up next week, and goodbye!

Insects on the move – dragonfly migration

Migratory Insects of North America