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.

Ants, Cockroaches, Public Health, Stinging Insects

Online Course: Back to Basics 5-Hour Training Course

Ant Control Through IPM, Controlling Cockroach Infestations, Don't Slack on Stinging Insect Management, Leading Your Company As An Essential Service and Protector of Public Health, and Winning the War Against Wood Destroying Beetles. Price: $100/$200

Ants, Cockroaches, Stinging Insects, Public Health

Online Course: Illinois 3-Hour Workshop A

3 hour course focused on stinging insect management, cockroaches, and PMP roles. Price: $35/$70

Technical, Ants, Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Flies, Seasonal Pests, Stinging Insects, Termites, Wood-destroying Insects

Online Course: Introduction to Pest Groups (Revised)

This course covers general insect classification, biology, and important pest groups. Identification, and general control concepts are described for each pest group. Price: $20/$40

Ants

Online Course: Back to the Basics: Ant Control Through IPM

In this session I’ll demonstrate how altering the landscape and making other environmental modifications can result in a long-lasting decline in odorous house ant populations around a home. Price: $20/$40