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DALLยทE image text: An older male food microbiology professor in a lab coat stares puzzled at a Boxelder bug on his finger. He wears glasses and has a gray beard. A bottle of maple syrup and a microscope are in the background, adding context to the quirky, scientific setting.

813. Squishing a Bug That Smells Like Maple Syrup

August 20, 2025 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from squishing a bug that smells like maple syrup.

Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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August 20, 2025 /Don Schaffner
Maple syrup, Insects, Boxelder bug

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