# Pest in show

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Podcast: [Garden Variety](https://stenobird.com/podcast/garden-variety-5435935)
Published: 2026-04-03T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/garden-variety/2026-04-03/pest-in-show
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## Resource

When you encounter an insect in a surprising place it can be alarming, particularly if you’re one of the many people who has an uncomfortable relationship with insects. Entomologist Zach Schumm of Iowa State University joins to give us the tools we need to decide if an insect is a pest or something we should leave in peace.

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