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

Municipal Rodent Management, Multifamily Resident Perception of Cockroach Infestations, and Tick Survival

In this month's episode, the team dives into new survey data exploring how prepared municipalities are to respond to rodent outbreaks, how multifamily residents feel about German cockroach infestations and control efforts, and assessing if two medically important tick species can survive indoors.

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.

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.

Mar 13, 2026 Ants

Ask the Expert

Ryan Neff, Ph.D., West Coast Technical Field Specialist, MGK, answers commonly asked questions about ants and gel baits.

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

Valkyries, Vermin, and Pest Research

In the March 2026 episode of NPMA BugBytes, 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.