May 1, 2025 Cockroaches, Public Health, Termites

Cockroach Gel Baits, Termite Corpses, and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

In the May 2025, the team discusses new research on consumer grade cockroach baits, termite corpse management, and APHIS data on avian flu in mammals. Read more about the research discussed on the episode here.

Apr 1, 2025 Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Rodents

Crime Solving Bed Bugs, Resilient Roof Rats, and AI Cockroaches

In the April 2025, the team discusses new research on how bed bugs could solve crimes, ways to improve bed bug control, and the use of artificial intelligence to track cockroaches. Read more about the research discussed on the episode here.

Jan 1, 2025 Termites, Flies, Cockroaches

Termite Tunneling, Horse Flies, and Cockroach Salmonella

In the January 2025 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team covered termite tunneling, horse flies, and salmonella in cockroaches.

Oct 1, 2024 Mosquitoes, Cockroaches, Stored Product Pests

Mosquitos, German Cockroaches, and Mediterranean Flour Moths

In the October 2024, episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team covered links between tires and mosquito populations, the efficacy of consumer control products against German cockroaches, and the impacts of pheromones on flight behavior of the Mediterranean flour moth.

Sep 1, 2024 Ants, Termites, Cockroaches

Ant Amputations, Termite Death Zones, and New Cockroach Control Tools

In the September 2024, episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team discusses the benefits of ant amputations, we dive into the phenomena of termite death zones, and we share new research on novel active ingredients used to control cockroaches. Read more about the research here.

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.