New BugBytes episode, "Ant Amputations, Termite Death Zones, and New Cockroach Control Tools with Special Guest Sara Cromwell," is now available online.

The article discusses how Scuttle Flies show potential for biocontrol against American Cockroaches. These endoparasitoids are still a while away from practical implementation, but pose a potential control solution for the future.

New BugBytes episode released covering gamma rays, pan allergens, and scuttle flies.

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

Cyborg cockroaches, equipped with wireless backpacks containing sensors and stimulators, have shown promise in search and rescue missions by successfully navigating complex environments and detecting human presence using machine learning. They achieved an 82.3% success rate in finding humans, indicating potential for both lifesaving applications and pest management improvements.

Mosquitoes are significant health threats, spreading diseases like malaria. Resistance to insecticides, particularly deltamethrin, complicates control efforts. Researchers found that heating deltamethrin enhances its effectiveness against resistant Anopheles mosquitoes. While promising, this method requires controlled conditions and may not suit all applications, highlighting the need for innovative solutions in pest management.