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Pest Control Science, Explained

NPMA’s Pestology blog was created with the pest management professional in mind. The pest control industry is driven by science, but often the newest scientific discoveries are not easily digestible. With that in mind, NPMA's entomologists set off to read all of the latest pest management scientific articles and break them down for you!

Meet the Entomologists: Mike Bentley, Laura Rosenwald, and Ellie Sanders

We are three board-certified entomologists who work at the National Pest Management Association with a passion for urban entomology and a healthy dose of humor. Mike holds a PhD from the University of Florida, studying ants. Ellie has a master's from Virginia Tech with a background in ornamental pest management, and Laura has a master's from the University of Kentucky specializing in spiders.

These posts often accompany episodes of our podcast, NPMA BugBytes. If you would like to hear more live discussions about the articles with our hosts and guest stars, take a listen!

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Jan 1, 2026 Cockroaches, Ants, Ants, Mosquitoes, Stored Product Pests, Termites, Bed Bugs, Birds

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.

Feb 1, 2026 Cockroaches, Ants, Ants, Mosquitoes, Stored Product Pests, Termites, Bed Bugs, Birds, Ticks

Tick-Borne Diseases, Microwaving Stored Product Pests, and Mosquito Attractants

In the February 2026 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the crew sheds new light on tick-borne disease transmission, microwaving pests, and new data on what skin emissions make us more or less attractive to malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. Learn more about the research discussed in this episode here..

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.

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.