Jun 1, 2025 Bed Bugs, Mosquitoes

Mosquito Fungus Amongus, Novel Trapping Devices for Bed Bug Surveilance, and Bed Bug Histamines

In the June 2025 episode, the team discusses new research highlighting transgenic mosquito fungi, how some plants can be used to monitor for bed bugs, and the stability of bed bug excreted histamines. Read more about the research discussed on the episode here.

Mar 5, 2025 Mosquitoes, Flies, Ants

Controlling House Flies, Insecticide Resistant Mosquitos, and Tracking Red Imported Fire Ants

In the March 2025, episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team covered house fly control, mosquito circadian rhythms and insecticide resistance, and fire ant monitoring methods

Feb 1, 2025 Spiders, Stored Product Pests, Mosquitoes

Spider Heartrates, Rancid Fats, and Love Pheromones

In the February 2025, episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team covered Joro spider heartrates, rancid fats as pest repellents, and pheromone control of Indian meal moths.

Dec 1, 2024 Mosquitoes, Ticks, Flies

Mosquito Swarms, Blacklegged Tick Management, and Silver Bullets for Pest Control

In the December 2024 episode of NPMA BugBytes, the team covered mosquito swarms, tick management, and biting midges.

Flies, Mosquitoes

Online Course: Biting Flies and Their Management

In this one-hour course, learn about the biology and behavior of biting flies, along with relevant species and management strategies. Price: $20/$40

Public Health, Mosquitoes

Online Course: Zika Virus and Integrated Vector Management

This 30-minute training is intended to provide a brief review of Zika virus and where it came from, the status of Zika virus in the Americas as well as the biology behavior and management of mosquitoes. Price: Free