Eating Brood X, 17-Year-Old Cicadas! with Dr. Jonathan Larson — WildFed Podcast #085
In this episode:
Dr. Jonathan Larson | Extension entomologist at the University of Kentucky
Podcast discussion:
Introducing Jonathan
Lice through human history
Periodical vs annual cicadas
Why all the buzz around eating cicadas?
Daniel's cicada recipe
Cicadas around the world
The life cycle of periodical cicadas
The effect of Brood X cicadas on local wildlife
Where the Brood X cicada emergence is taking place
Closing thoughts
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Meet Dr. Jonathan Larson
Dr. Larson has a bachelor’s degree in Entomology from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Kentucky working with Dr. Dan Potter and earned in 2014. He has Extensive experience working with and developing IPM strategies in turf and ornamental systems. Jonathan is interested in biocontrol, the efficient and safe use of pesticides, and enjoys working in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Since graduating from UK, Jonathan has been working as an area extension agent in Omaha, Nebraska for the past 5 years where he handled a wide range of entomological and other Extension issues in many commercial and non-commercial systems.
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