Episodes
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
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 information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/
Have questions or feedback for the BugBytes team? Email us at training@pestworld.org, we'd love to hear from you!
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
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's Pestology blog for more information on the research covered in this episode! https://npmapestology.com/
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
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!
Friday Dec 01, 2023
New Co-Hosts, New Science, Same Old Shenanigans
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
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/
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
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.
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
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.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
We Discuss The Latest Bedbug and Mosquito Research With Guest Joel Nolasco
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
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!
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
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!
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
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!
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
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.