NPMA BUGBYTES
Your podcast for the latest in science, news, and information impacting the world of pest management.
Episodes
In this month's episode, NPMA's technical team presented new research on consumer and professional grade cockroach baits, what termite corpse management means for termiticide performance, and insights into the USDA's dataset on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. We're joined by two special guests, Adam Brashier and Del Lawson of Modern Pest Control!
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In this episode, the NPMA team discusses new research on how bed bugs could solve crimes, ways to improve bed bug control, and the use of artificial intelligence to track cockroaches. We're joined by special guest Erin Richardson of All-American Pest Control!
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In this month's episode, Laura covers new research on housefly control, Mike talks about new research tracking changes in insecticide resistance in mosquitoes, and Ellie covers a publication focused on tracking the red imported fire ant. We're joined by special guest, Megan Moloney with NPMA!
- If you have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team, email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!
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In this episode, we introduce a new segment called "What's the Buzz" (name still pending) where we quiz our guests on recent industry news headlines! We also cover new research on Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) heartrates, the use of rancid fat to repel mosquitoes, and new pheromone-based control options for the Indianmeal moth (Plodia interpunctella). And, for the first time ever, we're joined by TWO special guests, Noelle an...
In this episode, the team discusses new research in termite baiting, ways to make a better horse fly trap, and the genetics behind why some cockroaches may be better vectors of salmonella. We're joined in this episode by special guest, Aly Silva Mulgrew with Plunkett's Pest Control! If you have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team, email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you! And, be sure to check out NPMA...
In this episode, Laura covers new information on mosquito swarms and location cues used during mating, Mike discusses new research on seasonal management efforts for blacklegged ticks, and Ellie gives us an update on the silver bullet for battling biting midges! We're joined by special guest, Court Parker of Bug Busters!
- Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! ht...
Your NPMA Bugbytes team taped a LIVE podcast episode with attendees at PestWorld 2024 in Denver Colorado! The team covered new research on paper wasps, bed bugs, and Argentine ants. And, a new podcast trophy was unveiled!
- Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/
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In this episode, we cover new research on links between tires and mosquito populations, the efficacy of consumer control products against German cockroaches, and the impacts of pheromones on flight behavior of the Mediterranean flour moth. We're joined by special guest Bill Cowley of Cowley's Pest Services!
- Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapesto...
In this episode, NPMA's technical team discusses the benefits of ant amputations, we dive into the phenomena of termite death zones, and we share new research on novel active ingredients used to control cockroaches. We're joined in this episode by special guest Sara Cromwell of Abell Pest Control!
- 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, the team shares new research on ways fire ants can avoid exposure to pesticide treatments, methods of protecting historic structures from subterranean termites, and carnivorous organisms that eat mosquito larvae. We're joined by special guest Jamie Ogle of Lloyd Pest Control!
In this episode we cover gamma rays, pan allergens, and scuttle flies. We're joined by special guest Jillian Gardner of NPMA!
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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/
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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 covered in this episode! https://np...
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 episode! https://npmapestology....
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.
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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.
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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.
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