NPMA BUGBYTES

In this episode we cover new research on brown widow spiders, zombie ants, and how artificial intelligence could be used to control spotted lantern flies. We're joined by special guest Dauphin Ewart with The Bug Master of Austin, Texas.  Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!  https://npmapestology.com/   Have questions or feedback...

In this episode, Laura gives us a glimpse into the future with an update on cyborg cockroaches, Mike explores how arthropods survive the winter cold, and Ellie reviews new research investigating bait abandonment by ants. We're joined by special guest Jen McCauley with McCauley Pest Services out of Bryant, Arkansas!    Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research...

In this episode, Laura returns as the back-to-back BugBytes champion to cover a new paper on tick research, Mike talks about microwaving insecticides, and Ellie shares a review paper on the history and trajectory of Urban Entomology. We're joined by special guest King Jones, owner of CT Pest Solutions! Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this...

The nerd herd is back with another informative episode! This month Mike covers research on the impact of artificial sweeteners on German cockroaches, Ellie covers a study on histamines produced by blood-feeding insects, and Laura talks ticks! We're joined in this episode by special guest Emily Thomas Kendrick, CEO of Arrow Exterminators.    Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more infor...

In this episode, Mike shares new breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology used to locate invasive ants, Laura highlights research looking at how age impacts malaria transmission in mosquitoes, and Ellie reviews a recent study investigating if mosquito repellent devices impact pollinators. We're joined by special guest, William Hoffman of Hoffman Exterminators.  Be sure to check out NPMA...

We return to our usual format where three bug nerds compete to see who can impress our guest judge with the best research summary in 5 minutes or less. We're joined by special guest Julie Tesh-Clark with Pest Management Systems.     Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology Blog ( https://npmapestology.com/ ) for a deeper dive into the research we highlight on each episode!

NPMA BUGBYTES is back! We return with two new co-hosts and NPMA Technical Team members Laura Rosenwald and Ellie Lane to share some highlights from our own graduate research.    Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/  

In this episode, Brittany talks ticks, Jim covers new research on termites and spray foam insulation, and Mike shares new information on mosquitoes. We're joined by special guest AJ Alonso of Columbus Pest Control. 

In this episode, Mike covers red imported fire ant research, Brittany discusses new details on arbovirus transmission, and Jim talks about bat ticks. We're joined by special guest Nicholas Holland of Peregrine General Pest Control. 

In this episode, Brittany and Jim covered the latest in bed bug research and Mike outlined new advances in mosquito control. Our special guest this episode is Joel Nolasco with NuBorn Pest Control.  Follow these links for more information on the Pest Management Foundation and the NPMA Diversity Council mentioned in this episode. Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology Blog ( https://npmapestology.co...

This episode was recorded live at PestWorld 2021 where we invited the audience to participate as our special guests! Jim talked termites, Mike covered spider research, and Brittany recapped research on beetle traps.  Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology Blog ( https://npmapestology.com/ ) for a deeper dive into the research we highlight on each episode!

In this episode Brittany talks about ticks, Jim covers mosquito fish odors, and Mike highlights the latest info on the Asian Giant Hornet distribution in the US. We are joined by special guest, Timothy Wong of M&M Environmental Services! 

In this episode Mike babbles on about food odors, Jim discusses mysterious itch mites, and Brittany busts a myth about mosquitoes with special guest Galvin Murphy Sr. with Yankee Pest Control. 

In this episode, we cover the latest research on German cockroach food preferences, rodent baiting, and ticks with special guest Samantha Forrest of Brothers Pest Control. And, be sure to catch the end of the episode to hear some bonus outtakes from the episode!

In this episode we dive into new research on mosquitoes that spread eastern equine encephalitis, we find out if essential oils can make a good German cockroach bait, and we cover the science behind genetically modified mosquitoes with special guest AJ Treleven of Sprague Pest Solutions.  

In this episode we cover new research on an interesting approach to controlling a food-infesting beetle, we breakdown the true costs of invasive pests around the globe, and how to stop book lice with special guest Cleveland Dixon of Holiday Termite & Pest Control. 

Mapping out the rodenticide exposure pathway is a critical step in the prevention of non-target exposure. Hear what exciting research is taking us one step closer to solving this mystery with Dr. Niamh Quinn, Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor for the University of California South Coast Research and Extension Center. 

We highlight the latest findings on rodenticides, biting flies and SARS-CoV-2, and bed bug control with special guest Marillian Missiti. For more info on the research covered in this episode, check out the NPMA PESTOLOGY blog! 

Discover the world of counterfeit pest control products in this interview with Michael Weyman, Deputy Director for Clemson’s Regulatory Services.

Special guest Dennis Jenkins of ABC Home and Commercial Services joins us this episode to cover the latest research on dung beetles, fruit fly pheromones, termite cannibalism! 

Three entomologists, five minutes, and one guest judge. Check out the latest episode as we introduce new co-hosts and a new format with our first guest judge Jill-Morgan Aubert, Education Coordinator for NPMA. This may be the most competitive and entertaining science-news program of 2021!

Where did the Asian giant hornet come from, has it become established in North America, and what threat could it pose to the US? Get answers to these and many more questions in this episode featuring famed hymenopterist, Dr. Lynn Kimsey, as she dispels myths and rumors about this interesting insect.

What if I told you that battling arthropod-borne disease is typically the first conflict soldiers face overseas? Learn how pest management has shaped military history and how critical pest control operations are coordinated globally across the armed forces in this episode with guest CAPT Eric Hoffman, Director of the Armed Forces Pest Management Board.

Discover how scientists are using breakthroughs in genetic research to control some of the most challenging urban pests in this episode with guest Ed Vargo, Professor and Endowed Chair in Urban and Structural Entomology at Texas A&M University.

Discover the latest in bed bug and cockroach research by one of the industries newest and brightest urban entomologists.