May 3, 2024 Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders

New BugBytes Episode Just Released!

Listen to the new BugBytes episode, "Cyborg Cockroaches, Winter Survival Strategies, and Ant Bait Abandonment with Special Guest Jen McCauley."

May 3, 2024 Ants, Spiders, Flies

NPMA Releases New BugBytes Podcast Episode

NPMA released a new BugBytes podcast episode with Dauphin Ewart of "The Bug Master," in Austin, Texas.

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.

Mar 1, 2024 Ants

Ask the Expert: Tools for Ant Control

It is critical to educate clients about the importance of sanitation, preventive measures and the role they play in ant control.

Feb 1, 2024 Ants, Mosquitoes, Public Health

Ant Detecting Robots, Malaria Transmission, and Mosquito Repellent Devices

In the February 2024 episode, Mike shares new breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology used to locate invasive ants, Laura highlights research looking at how age impacts malaria transmission in mosquitoes, and Ellie reviews a recent study investigating if mosquito repellent devices impact pollinators.

Dec 1, 2023 Spiders, Ants, Lawn Care

New Co-Hosts, New Science, Same Shenanigans

In the December 2023 return of NPMA BugBytes, the NPMA team discusses their own graduate research on tawny crazy ants, spider bacteria, and red headed flea beetles.