proactive wood and moisture control
Susceptibility of Midge and Mosquito Vectors to SARS-CoV-2
SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, primarily spreads through respiratory droplets. Research indicates that it does not replicate in common mosquitoes or other biting flies. Although the possibility of arthropod transmission isn't fully ruled out, current evidence suggests these insects do not significantly contribute to spreading SARS-CoV-2.
What's the Buzz: Get to Know Justin Bellet
Get to know Justin Bellet, Chief Operating Officer of Aruza Pest Control in Charlotte, NC.
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Crime Solving Bed Bugs, Resilient Roof Rats, and AI Cockroaches
In the April 2025, the team discusses new research on how bed bugs could solve crimes, ways to improve bed bug control, and the use of artificial intelligence to track cockroaches. Read more about the research discussed on the episode here.
H5N1 Virus Transmission, German Cockroach Control Tools, and Bed Bugs
In the January 2026 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team talks about avian influenza spread, cockroach responses to essential oils, and bed bug response to heat and humidity. Learn more about the research discussed in this episode here.
PWIPM Professional Empowerment Grant
Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) grants can advance a career in the pest management industry or help to reduce the costs related to education.
