ongoing research

Jul 1, 2024 Stored Product Pests, Flies, Bed Bugs

Gamma Rays, Pan Allergens, and Scuttle Flies

In the August 2024, episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team discusses In this episode we cover gamma rays, pan allergens, and scuttle flies. Read more about the research here.

Jim Ogle Scholarship

The Jim Ogle Scholarship will award one (1) scholarship of $2,000 to help further college education in entomology or other pest management research.

Dr. Phil Koehler Scholarship

The Phil Koehler Scholarship will award one (1) scholarship of up to $1,000 to help further college education in entomology or other pest management research.

Jun 1, 2024 Spiders, Ants, Seasonal Pests

Brown Widow Spiders, Zombie Ants, and Spotted Lanternflies

In the June 2024 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team discusses new research on brown widow spiders, zombie ants, and how artificial intelligence could be used to control spotted lantern flies. Read more about the research here.

May 1, 2024 Ants, Seasonal Pests, Cockroaches

Cyborg Cockroaches, Winter Survival Strategies, and Ant Bait Abandonment

In the May 2024 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team discusses cyborg cockroaches, how arthropods survive the winter cold, and bait abandonment by ants. Read more about the research here.

Apr 1, 2024 Ticks

Ticks, Insecticides, and Urban Entomology Review

In the April 2024 episode of NPMA BugBytes, we cover a new paper on tick research, microwaving insecticides, and review the history and trajectory of Urban Entomology. Read more about the research here.