• #105: From Fear to Fascination: Kevin Wiener on His Journey at All Bugs Go to Kevin

  • Nov 4 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
  • Podcast

#105: From Fear to Fascination: Kevin Wiener on His Journey at All Bugs Go to Kevin

  • Summary

  • Do you love spiders and insects? Or perhaps you are more apprehensive of them - or even suffer from arachnophobia. In either case, today’s discussion is for you.

    Join me for an enlightening journey into the world of insects and arachnids with Kevin Wiener. Kevin is an environmental educator and founder of the thriving 'All Bugs Go To Kevin' community. In this episode, Kevin shares his inspiring path from pest control to becoming a passionate advocate for arthropods. Explore the crucial roles insects play in our ecosystem, debunk common myths about animals like the Brown Recluse spider, and learn about sustainable pest control methods - including what you can do in your own home.

    Kevin also discusses his experiences with arthropod pets, the importance of community support in overcoming fears, and the joys of integrating photography into environmental education and personal discovery. Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or just curious, this episode offers fascinating insights and practical tips for fostering a balanced ecosystem in your own backyard. Don't miss this chance to transform fear into fascination and discover the often overlooked beauty of bugs.

    You can find Kevin at allbugsgotokevin.com, and of course, if you’re on Facebook, consider joining the All Bugs Go to Kevin group. It’s one of the bright spots of social media.

    FULL SHOW NOTES on jumpstartnature.com

    LINKS
    All Bugs Go To Kevin - website

    All Bugs Go To Kevin - Facebook Group

    Brown Recluse Spider by Richard Vetter

    Travis McEnery’s Brown Recluse Documentary

    Spiders of North America by Sarah Rose

    Podcasts Mentioned
    Kevin Wiener on the Bugs Need Heroes podcast
    Jumpstart Nature's Cicada Episode (Kevin is featured)
    Sarah Rose on Nature's Archive (spiders!)

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    Music: Spellbound by Brian Holtz Music
    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
    Artist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com

    Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need.

    Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Rae Wynn-Grant, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!

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