How Good Bugs Can Protect Your Fruit Trees From Pests with Jessica Walliser and Brian Spencer

Learn how beneficial insects can protect your fruit trees from pests and insect infestations in this hour-long podcast featuring Jessica Walliser, Author of Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden , along with Brian Spencer, President of biological pest control company Applied Bio-nomics in Victoria, British Columbia. ABOUT Orchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world. The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com . HOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCAST The show airs on the last Tuesday of every month on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM ET! While it’s no longer live, you can still watch or listen anytime—and catch the recorded podcast anytime afterward. Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist . Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs. NEWSLETTER Do you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically and beyond? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's FREE monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ BOOKS Susan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books COURSES Susan is also the creator of five-star rated premium online fruit tree care education at: https://learn.orchardpeople.com ARTICLES For more information on this topic, click on the links below: How to Prune Fruit Trees: https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-prune-and-train-fruit-trees/ Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases: https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/ How to Feed Fruit Trees: https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/ The Best Fruit Trees to Grow: https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/ How to Graft Fruit Trees: https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/ These show notes may contain affiliate links to products. We may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost to you. Thanks for your support! (00:00) - Exploring Beneficial Insects in the Garden (01:04) - Interview with Jessica Walliser: Attracting Beneficial Bugs (03:46) - Understanding Beneficial Insects: Predators and Parasitoids (06:56) - The Role of Beneficial Insects in Pest Control (13:53) - Introduction to Beneficial Insects (14:10) - Practical Steps to Attract Beneficial Insects (22:32) - Creating a Balanced Ecosystem in Your Garden (24:52) - Interview with Brian Spencer: Beneficial Insects Industry (26:59) - Brian Spencer's Journey: From Winemaking to Insect Breeding (27:55) - Challenges and Successes in Breeding Beneficial Insects (29:27) - Strategies for Using Beneficial Insects in Orchards (34:31) - Conservation and Entomology in Agriculture (41:13) - Practical Advice for Home Orchardists