Bug Man

In this episode of the Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast, you’ll find out what summer work is happening for Wildlife in Michigan’s Southwest, talk bugs with entomologist Howard Russell (Michigan State University’s bug man) and hear listener questions answered in the mailbag segment. The episode wraps up with a discussion on how to handle foxes in the hen house!

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD). You can also email [email protected], and even send your question as a sound file that you record on your phone to be played on the air!

Episode Hosts: Hannah Schauer and Rachel Leightner
Producer: Eric Hilliard
Around the State Guest: Mark Mills
Main Interview Guest(s): Howard Russell

• Wildlife Spotlight Links
  • Monarch Butterfly
• Around the State Links
  • Michigan.gov/Wildlife
  • Michigan.gov/Invasives
  • Michigan.gov/MiMorels
  • Michigan Native Species
  • What is prescribed burning?
  • Michigan.gov/Hunting
  • Michigan.gov/Waterfowl
  • DNR Shooting Ranges
• Interview Links
  • MSU Department of Entomology
  • [email protected]
  • Scientific American: Brood X Cicadas Are Emerging At Last
• Mailbag Links
  • Michigan.gov/SmallGame
  • Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses
  • Michigan.gov/Turkey
• Wildlife is Everywhere Links
  • Nuisance Wildlife Information
  • Michigan.gov/Trapping

Questions or comments about the show? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453 (WILD) or email [email protected].