ongoing research

Jun 1, 2026 Cockroaches, Ants, Ants, Mosquitoes, Stored Product Pests, Termites, Bed Bugs, Birds, Ticks, Rodents, Seasonal Pests, Wildlife

Cockroaches, Rodents, and New AI-Powered Pest Management Tools

In this month's episode, the team covers the latest research exploring exciting new applications for Ai-powered surveillance and control tools for cockroaches and rodents as well as new research exploring ways to improve client engagement and compliance when battling German cockroach infestations.

Tesh and PMi Family Education Foundation Scholarship

The Tesh and PMi Family Education Foundation Scholarship will award one (1) scholarship of $2,000 to help further college education in entomology or other pest management research.

July 21-23, 2027 Business, Technical

2027 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Conference

Attend diverse educational opportunities, including comprehensive management sessions, engaging training sessions, and cutting-edge technical courses highlighting the latest advancements in pest management, while attending family-friendly social functions.

Apr 7, 2026 Cockroaches, Ants, Ants, Mosquitoes, Stored Product Pests, Termites, Bed Bugs, Birds, Ticks, Rodents, Seasonal Pests, Wildlife

Tick Dispersal, Cat Flea Larvae Locomotion, and Wild Pig Management

In the April 2026 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team covers new research on the links between tick dispersal and disease transmission, the secretes behind cat flea larva locomotion, and new data on wild hog management.

Apr 7, 2026 Cockroaches, Ants, Ants, Mosquitoes, Stored Product Pests, Termites, Bed Bugs, Birds, Ticks, Rodents, Seasonal Pests, Wildlife

Cockroach Baiting Efficacy and New Methods for Fighting Against Zoonotic Disease Transmission

In the May 2026 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team doubles down on cockroach baiting research, covering two papers that uncover surprising details surrounding the efficacy of gel baits against American cockroaches and German cockroaches. They also review a cool new paper that outlines an outside the box approach to curbing zoonotic disease transmission in bats.

Apr 6, 2026

NPMA Your Team & Tools: Ant Awareness Week & Cutting-Edge Research  

April brings exciting opportunities for professional development including our Research from the Next Generation webinar featuring presentations from graduate students at premier structural pest management labs.