Episodes
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.
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
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!
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
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.
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
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.