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Description

A collection of little tales told by Norfolk's Bug Man, Dr Ian Bedford about the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful bugs of Britain, providing information on the amazing world of bugs and their vital roles in sustaining ecosystems and their biodiversity in our countryside and gardens. If you have a topic you would like us to cover in future episodes or if you have any general questions please contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedfordThanks for listening!

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from The Bug Tales Podcast podcast

Flatworms

2025/10/25

In this episode Dr Ian Bedford tells the fascinating tale of the flatworm and what to do if you find one. If you like this episode please like, share and follow for more. You can contact us at [email protected] or follow Dr Ian on Twitter @DrIanBedford. Thanks for listening!

Mimicry

2025/10/16

Is imitation the most sincere form of flattery? Listen to this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast as Dr Ian talks about mimicry within the insect world. If you enjoyed this episode please like, share and follow for more. Thanks for listening!

The Comma Butterfly

2025/09/13

This episode is dedicated to the king of camouflage, The Comma Butterfly. If you enjoyed this episode please like and share. Thanks for listening!

Leeches

2025/09/08

In this episode Dr Ian talks about the vampires of the bug world and their uses in modern and ancient medicine. If you enjoyed this episode please like and share. Thanks for listening!

Hoverflies

2025/08/16

In this episode we focus on the family of flies known as 'Syrphids' Listen as The Bug Man tells this fascinating tale and don't forget to like share and subscribe for more. Thanks for listening!

Choices for plant pest control

2025/08/02

In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast, Dr Ian Bedford talks garden pests and gives us some non toxic and natural alternatives to harmful chemicals. If you enjoyed this episode please like, share and subscribe for more. Thanks for listening!

The Swallowtail Butterfly

2025/06/28

In this episode Dr Ian tells the sad tale of one of Britain's most magnificent butterflies, the Swallowtail. If you enjoyed this episode please like, share and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

Bloodsucker Beetles

2025/06/21

This week we hear a bit of bug related folklore as Dr Ian tells the tale of the Blood Sucker Beetle. If you enjoy this episode don't forget to like, share and subscribe to help us keep the podcast alive. Thanks for listening!

Red Lily Beetles

2025/06/14

This week, Dr Ian Bedford tells the tale of the Red Lily Beetle and offers advice on how to stop these messy little critters. If you like this episode please like, follow and share for more. Thanks for listening!

Conopid Flies

2025/06/07

In this episode, Dr Ian tells the sinister and brutal tale of the Conopid Fly. Please like, share and follow for more bug tales!

Home Grown Pests

2025/05/24

Home grown veg often produces home grown pests. In this episode, The Bug Man gives some advice on how to combat these critters in an ecological friendly way. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please share, like and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

Tardegrades

2025/05/18

In this episode of the podcast, Dr Ian covers the ultimate survivor of the insect world- The Tardegrade. If you enjoyed this episode please share, like and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

Garden Slugs

2025/04/23

Friend or foe? In this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we join Dr Ian to learn about the slugs we often find lurking around our gardens. Thanks for listening!

Ectoparasites

2025/04/13

Ticks, lice, fleas and mites! In this slightly gruesome episode of The Bug Tales Podcast we focus on Ectoparasites. Thanks for listening!

Cabbage Bomb Aphids

2025/04/05

The Cabbage Aphid has a secret survival weapon. Hear all about it on this episode of The Bug Tales Podcast with Dr Ian Bedford