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Ep. 265 Insects in the fall and what we can do to help them | #GoodGrowing
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- Sep 11, 2026
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Summary
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. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zDhAISO3wlA Skip to what you want to know: 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 How do insects survive cold weather? Removing autumn leaves in residential yards reduces the spring emergence of overwintering insects Evolutionary impacts of winter climate change on insects Contact us! Chris Enroth: [email protected] Ken Johnson: [email protected] Emily Swihart: [email protected] Check out the Good Growing Blog: https:// go.illinois.edu/goodgrowing Subscribe to the weekly Good Growing email: https:// go.illinois.edu/goodgrowingsubscribe Any products or companies mentioned during the podcast are in no way a promotion or endorsement of these products or companies. Barnyard Bash: freesfx.co.uk -- You can find us on most podcast platforms. iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-growing/id1446630377 Tunein - https://tunein.com/podcasts/Gardening/Good-Growing-p1187964/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/202u3siWExE1tTqrVgtmCR Vurbl - https://vurbl.com/station/good-growing-4pl…