Mar 1, 2024 Cockroaches

Oral Toxicity of an Artificial Sweetener Sucralose on the German Cockroach (Blattodea: Ectobiidae) and its Impact on Water Balance and Gut Microbiome

Researchers have studied the oral toxicity of the artificial sweetener sucralose on German cockroaches, finding that a 20% sucralose solution significantly increased mortality rates, dehydration, and reduced gut bacterial diversity. This suggests sucralose might enhance existing pest control methods. Further research is needed to evaluate its efficacy in real scenarios.

Feb 23, 2024 Ticks, Cockroaches, Mosquitoes

BugBytes Episode About Artificial Sweeteners, Histamines, and Ticks is Here!

The nerd herd is back with another informative episode: Artificial Sweeteners, Histamines, and Ticks with Special Guest Emily Thomas Kendrick!

Nov 1, 2023 Cockroaches

Ask the Expert: Cockroach Baiting and Rotation

Tommy Powell gives his expert advice on cockroach baiting and rotation.

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