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Your podcast for the latest in science, news, and information impacting the world of pest management.
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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.com/) for a deeper dive into the research we highlight on each episode!
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!
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.
In this month's episode, the team breaks down recent research on best methods for tick surveillance, how invasive spotted lanternfly honeydew influences native food webs, and new evidence showing how wild house mice are incredible problem-solvers. We're joined by special guest Suzy Rayner with Valkyrie Pest Solutions based in Gimli, Manitoba who shares her journey running a women-led pest control business, the challenges of operating in extreme climates, and her empathetic approach to serving vulnerable clients.
In this month's episode, the crew sheds new light on tick-borne disease transmission, we discuss how microwaving pests may be the cool new pest control hack (or maybe not), and we cover new data on what skin emissions make us more or less attractive to malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. We're joined by special guest, Mike Bullert with Big Time Pest Control!
Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!
Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!
The team kicks off the new year covering new research on the role pests play in spreading H5N1 virus, how German cockroaches respond to commercial essential oils, and new data on thermal thresholds for the common bed bug. We're joined by special guest Faye Golden of Cook's Pest Control!
Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!
Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!
In the final episode of 2025, the team reviews the impressive number of publications, journal articles, and science news headlines we've covered over the past year. We pick our favorite articles and end with a special game to decide who will be crowned the BugBytes champion for 2025!
Be sure to check out NPMA's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode!
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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