In this entertaining and informative episode of Hort Culture Podcast, Alexis and Jessica explore "Nature Danger," discussing the poisonous plants, venomous insects, spiders, ticks, and other outdoor hazards commonly encountered during Kentucky's warmer months. Blending humor, personal stories, and practical advice, the hosts explain the difference between poisonous and venomous organisms while covering topics like poison ivy, dangerous mushrooms, stinging caterpillars, wasps, black widows, brown recluse spiders, mosquitoes, and ticks. Along the way, they debunk internet myths, share safety tips for outdoor adventures and gardening, and remind listeners that understanding nature is the best way to stay safe while still appreciating the beneficial role many of these creatures play in the environment.Best Practices for Mushroom Foraging in Kentucky [https://publications.mgcafe.uky.edu/171?utm_source=chatgpt.com]Don't Eat Those Wild Mushrooms [https://publications.mgcafe.uky.edu/ppfs-gen-14?utm_source=chatgpt.com]Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac: Identification, Poisoning, and Control [https://conservancy.umn.edu/items/1a5e3165-7d33-48ae-91ee-924acc9c5135?utm_source=chatgpt.com&afd_azwaf_tok=eyJraWQiOiI1MUExNzM1MkJFMzVFNkZCMTE3QUI4MEVDMjhFQjk1NkQ2ODYzNkY5MjA5MENGNENBMTJERTJFREE0MTkxMjY1IiwiYWxnIjoiUlMyNTYifQ.eyJhdWQiOiJjb25zZXJ2YW5jeS51bW4uZWR1IiwiZXhwIjoxNzc5ODkyMzc3LCJpYXQiOjE3Nzk4OTIzNjcsImlzcyI6InRpZXIxLTg0Y2RjOTRiNDctcmxsY3EiLCJzdWIiOiI5Ni4yOC45Ni4xOTUiLCJkYXRhIjp7InR5cGUiOiJpc3N1ZWQiLCJyZWYiOiIyMDI2MDUyN1QxNDMyNDdaLTE4NGNkYzk0YjQ3cmxsY3FoQzFDSEk2M3U4MDAwMDAwMDViMDAwMDAwMDAwOWQ4YSIsImIiOiJsTUQxTEltNmxaYVBrSzZGU3lLSkNWN1UycUFUb0lJY2NYU21RejRVRnBvIiwiaCI6IlljS0J1bVVzSzdEb2ZqUHJpQUhoNl9lLTU0bFhVN080czBCTkpnSE53UDQifX0.UXHkIGeBDLv4i128KRlAzIK04Bu1GR-1-iUB4TwBGFr8aHpQI5cRf6OdzAEu-Ynm74mQPd-59fBn7RM9006OfaB1ew93jqP80sJkJX8nN3GGFytZjxPF2E1gQZjR1TFvM--7aMiCiIKo2g00V2ozywd2W26hhmTzAq2yydgz-9T1aQi8KmOGl6NvAbgoocY5nkXlBDj1ksr3gRq9hNvtwH2OBMBMzD9p3VkDu7NLZ3_crgMymoeX39VZSBIg8FSj9zxNmarxMgCu2hahQKCfxkeVmCu0Wc4ilQyXulXvf-xbHiMCdYxGww5tbsJBnNFrBCmlIi1M_1gX_qw4z7egZw.WF3obl2IDtqgvMFRqVdYkD5s]Ticks and Disease in Kentucky [https://entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu/ef618]Kentucky Snakes [https://fw.ky.gov/Wildlife/Documents/kysnakebook.pdf]Kentucky Urban Spider Chart [https://entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu/spider-chart]Mosquitoes: Practical Advice for Homeowners [https://entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu/ef005]Common Mosquitoes in Kentucky [https://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/entdept/faculty/Brown/index_files/Page570.htm]Questions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: [email protected]Check us out on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/hortculturepodcast/]